TWiV reviews models for determining correlates of neutralizing antibody protection against COVID-19, and for identifying key vector and host species that drive transmission of zoonotic pathogens.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker

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Links for this episode

• Correlate of protection needed for COVID-19 vaccines (Nat Med)
• Neutralizing antibodies predict protection against symptomatic COVID-19 (Nat Med)
• Host and vector importance for Ross River virus (eLife)
• Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count (NY Times)
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• Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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