Stefan Marciniak
Prof_Marciniak
SARS-CoV-2 immunity-escape variantsConcerns have been raised about the possible emergence of new variants that could escape the immunity induced by the vaccines. Here's a look at the recent SAGE document.1/10https://assets.publishing.se
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The new Variant Under Investigation (VUI) was re-designated Variant of Concern (VOC) 202012/01 on 18 DecemberThis is an excellent report by @PHE_UK, but it’s a bit technical so I’ll try
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The new “Kent” strain of SARS-CoV-2 (officially named VUI 202012/01 for Variant Under Investigation, year 2020, month 12, variant 01) was identified as have multiple spike protein mutations1/n These include
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Some misleading tweets being circulated abt coronavirus testing in University of Cambridge. Truth is extremely good news.In wk 9 of asymptomatic testing, not a single student was a true positive.
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The Background 1860s: nucleic acids discovered 1940-50s: the concept that “DNA makes RNA makes protein” is developed (& is called the central dogma)1960s: messenger RNA discovered 1/n Path to the
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How science works:Observations are made.A hypothesis is generated.Experiments are performed to test (try to disprove) the hypothesis.This cycle is repeated many many times until the experiments are unable to disprove
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Thank you everyone who endured the lockdown, who socially-distanced, who wears a mask & hand-washes. Lockdown was necessary because viral spread was getting out of control.1/nhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55105285 As Xmas approaches
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