The Endemic Coronaviruses and What They Might Tell us About COVID-19
While less-well known than some of their counterparts, the 229E, NL63, OC43, and HKU1 human coronaviruses are a significant cause of respiratory disease worldwide. The evolutionary histories and host associations of the endemic coronaviruses also provide important...
Q&A: An Insight Into COVID-19 Serology
During the course of the current coronavirus pandemic, we have all been aware of the urgent need for nucleic acid testing to identify people currently infected with SARS-CoV-2. The second form of testing needed are serological immunoassays, which can identify past...
A Q&A with David Flavell of Leukaemia Busters
In this blog, we speak with Dr. David Flavell about his scientific career, the legacy of Leukaemia Busters, and the recent impact that COVID-19 has had on his research. Tell me about your scientific background David. I was born in a seaside town called Southport in...
Avoiding the Immunopathology Pitfalls of a COVID-19 Vaccine
In the second of a three-part series on COVID-19 vaccines, we explore the potential challenges in stimulating safe vaccine responses and outline the role that diagnostics will play in guiding their development. Rogue Responses Antibodies play a crucial role in...