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Infectious Diseases

These videos cover advancements in a variety of infectious diseases, most notably SARS-CoV-2.

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mRNA-1273 or mRNA-Omicron boost in vaccinated macaques elicits similar B cell expansion, neutralizing responses, and protection from Omicron

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mRNA-1273 or mRNA-Omicron boost in vaccinated macaques elicits similar B cell expansion, neutralizing responses, and protection from Omicron

Dr Matthew Gagne from Dr Daniel Douek lab speaks of his latest findings on the benefits of a vaccine boost using the original vs the Omicron strain. Read the full article https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(22)00388-9?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0092867422003889%3Fshowall%3Dtrue Review & Win! shorturl.at/txLP7

High-affinity, neutralizing antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 can be made without T follicular helper cells

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High-affinity, neutralizing antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 can be made without T follicular helper cells

In this video, Jennifer Chen from the Eisenbarth Lab in collaboration with Wilen lab at Yale University tells us their latest findings on different types of T- follicular helper cells and role in the context of infectious diseases. Read the full article https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8977051/ Review & Win! shorturl.at/txLP7

The Use of Boosters in Response to Latest Covid-19 Variants

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The Use of Boosters in Response to Latest Covid-19 Variants

Professor Akiko Iwasaki from Yale University details her latest studies on the antibody response induction against latest Sars-CoV-II variants in the context of vaccination and the use of boosters. This is the first out of 2 interviews. Read the full article https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8938264/ Review & Win! shorturl.at/txLP7