T cells will save us from COVID-19
…the ability of such antibodies to block infection, concern has arisen that we will not be able to halt the disease. Such concerns appear to ignore the other important arm…
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Five year persistence of Ebolavirus in humans
The current outbreak of Ebolavirus disease in Guinea, which began in February 2021, may have originated from a survivor of the 2013-16 outbreak in the same country. Phylogenetic analysis of…
An explanation for the low quality antibodies produced during serious SARS-CoV-2 infection
…recently identified as a biomarker that may predict serious disease. Monoclonal antibodies to TNF-alpha are licensed for the treatment of other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and could be assessed…
Trial By Error: Some Stuff to Read and Watch From Rivka, Natalie & Anil
…website with about a dozen new short videos, accompanied by links to existing educational materials and references. The videos will address different aspects of the disease, including €“ diagnosis, various…
A mouse model for COVID-19
Small animal models (mice, ferrets, hamsters) are essential for understanding how SARS-CoV-2 causes disease and for pre-clinical evaluation of vaccines and antiviral therapeutics. One promising model has been developed by…
Can India remain polio-free?
India has been free of polio for over one year. This is a remarkable accomplishment, considering that just 30 years ago the country recorded 200,000 cases of the disease annually,…