TWiV 851: Questions are tricky

The TWiV team reviews the observation that infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant causes reduced reproduction and pathogenesis in mice and hamsters.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Rich Condit, Brianne Barker, and Amy Rosenfeld

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Links for this episode

• Vaccine Town Hall (ASV)
• Travel Award Applications (ASV)
• Omicron infection in mice and hamsters (Res Square)
• Letters read on TWiV 851
• Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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