Shane Crotty returns to TWiV to review the immunology of COVID-19, including differences between infection and vaccination, increased breadth of antibodies after infection followed by vaccination, the roles of T cells, and whether booster vaccinations are needed.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker
Guest: Shane Crotty
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Brianne – How the cat gets its stripes
Kathy – Kurzgesagt on Giruses (giant viruses) and beautiful APOD
Rich – The 1911 Triangle Factory Fire; Triangle: The Fire That Changed America by David Von Drehle
Vincent – Two Top F.D.A. Vaccine Regulators Are Set to Depart During a Crucial Period
Debby – River Runner
Lin – Your Vaccinated Immune System Is Ready for Breakthroughs
Intro music is by Ronald Je
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