BIOL 375 Virology -- Fall 2012

Question due 12:00am before November 2

1. What do you think of the evidence for nanotube HIV passage presented in Figure 5 of Eugenin et al.? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this evidence?

2. What is the broader significance of intercellular nanotubes for the question of how HIV transmission occurs between people?

Answer in between 400-800 words.

You may discuss the questions with members of this class, if you acknowledge them. However, you must write your response entirely in your own words.

Submit response to Moodle by midnight.