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256: An mRNA Vaccine Against Ticks
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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Dec 16, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
TWiM discusses antigenic variation within dengue virus serotypes, and an mRNA vaccine that induces antibodies against tick proteins and prevents transmission of the Lyme disease agent. Links Dengue virus antigenic variation (eLife) mRNA vaccine induces tick resistance (Sci Transl Med)
Released:
Dec 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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