This Week in Virology

TWiV 1115: Calling the CoPs on flu

May 19, 2024

TWiV discusses a phase 3 trial of a self-amplifying mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and the importance of innate and T cell populations in protection against influenza. They also explore the development of RNA machines, nitrogen-fixing organelles in marine algae, a lost branch of the Nile, and changing USDA gardening zones due to climate change.

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Advancements in Self-amplifying RNA Vaccines and Efficacy of Fourth Booster Doses

03:16 • 17min

Discussion on mRNA vaccines, replication, dosage, and naming challenges

Immune Responses and Correlates of Protection Against Influenza Infection

23:24 • 29min

Immune Cell Models and Vaccine Predictions

52:36 • 20min

Preventing Epidemics: Vaccinating Pigs and Tracking Influenza in Wastewater

01:12:26 • 12min

Nitrogen-Fixing Organelle in Marine Algae

01:24:39 • 7min

Unveiling the Lost Branch of the Nile through Geology Mapping

01:31:19 • 3min

Changing USDA Gardening Zones and Agricultural Evolution

01:33:52 • 6min