TWiEVO 79: When the immune system is away, SARS-CoV-2 will play
Release Date: 07/02/2022
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info_outlineNels and Vincent discuss an analysis of the drivers of evolution of SARS-CoV-2 during chronic infections, indicating that a tradeoff exists between antibody evasion and fitness.
Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello
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