TWiV 789: Does delta mean a change?

August 5, 2021

TWiV reviews a leaked CDC document on virulence and spread of the delta variant, and how anti-alphavirus antibodies that do not neutralize infection can nevertheless protect mice from disease.

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

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4 comments on “TWiV 789: Does delta mean a change?

  1. Jonathan Ferguson Aug 5, 2021

    What was/where is the data that Brianne was talking about?

  2. Gayle Stone Aug 5, 2021

    I really appreciated this episode. It seems to me, though, that the conversation about vaccines centered around the mRNA vaccines. What is the corresponding current information about efficacy of the J&J vaccine?

    • Glenn Aug 9, 2021

      My question as well…. there seems to be a “blackout” on JNJ vaccine info.
      Not helpful in this anti vaxer environment with so many spinning conspiracy theories.
      We need the UNVARNISHED Truth….NOT the co-ordinated “messaging”…. that “we” are being accused of broadcasting.
      It’s the BEST defense against unfounded arguments and excuses against vaccination and lack ( or loss of) “free will”.

  3. Carey Roche Aug 5, 2021

    National treasures. The government should be footing all your bills. Help some seniors in southern Ontario please? Have you reviewed the data from bioNtech about the 3rd inoculation with the present stocks? Ty if you can email, or share on any of your next YouTube’s? Even just peer reviewed citation we can review? Heroes thanksgiving you are there.