TWiV 802: Another epitope with Shane Crotty

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 Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode ASV Vaccine Town Halls SARS-CoV-2 immune memory 8 months post-infection (Science) SARS-CoV-2 T cell epitopes (Cell Host Microbe) Letters read on TWiV 802 Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Weekly Picks 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 Listener Picks Debby – River Runner Lin – Your Vaccinated Immune System Is Ready for Breakthroughs Intro music is by Ronald Je Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv
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