Rob Swanda
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Here I describe a brief overview of how the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna mRNA vaccines work. Taking a vaccine is one’s personal choice, and I hope this video can help someone make that decision rooted in science.
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NONE. ZERO. ZIP. NADA. 🎉. what a wonderful highlight to show the importance of HPV vaccination (critical for all genders) to halt the spread of deadly cancers.
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just a beautiful day to wake up without:. Diphtheria.Hepatitis A & B.Human Papillomavirus .Measles .Meningococcal .Mumps.Polio .Pneumoccal .Rubella.Pertussis.and more + . thank you science! thank you vaccines!.
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There is a lot more information I wanted to cover, such as the immunity length over time, side effects, and non-mRNA vaccine technologies. We could discuss this for hours. But, the focus here is on the technology itself.
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Twitter cut off the intro to the video, full length can be found on IG: @ swandive_rob
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I do use some technical terms, please find them defined below. Im happy to hear questions and comments. Thank you for taking a little time to learn about RNA! 🧬.
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I took 57 flights this year and thankfully never got sick. Hmm I wonder why 🤔😉
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Here I give a brief overview of how the vaccine against #Monkeypox works. This vaccine is under various brand names including JYNNEOS (US), IMVANEX (EU), and IMVAMUNE (Canada) which is made by the company Bavarian Nordic. More info in 🧵
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nana & I are back with another round of shots! 😉. Covid-19 XBB1.5 booster ✅
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(technical terms: 3’UTR/5’UTR = untranslated regions of the mRNA that do not code for the protein but aid in stability. Lipid = fat molecule. Ribosome = cell machinery that makes proteins from mRNA.
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Macrophage = a white blood cell in our body that responds to infection. Antigen = foreign protein that antibodies detect.).
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Here I describe a brief overview of how the Oxford/AstraZeneca viral vector vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 work. Please reference my other videos for mRNA vaccine technology.
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Have you heard: ‘I’m healthy/young, I don’t need to receive the Covid-19 vaccine?’ Well this is why receiving the Covid-19 vaccine is critical, even if you don’t feel you are at risk.
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Here I describe a brief overview of the distinction between DNA & RNA in relation to the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. Please reference the first video for information about the mRNA technology itself. #OneWayStreet
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ivermectin treats parasitic infections. Covid-19 is a viral infection. it’s really that simple.
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seriously someone trying to come at me saying a virus has a cell wall. happy friday y’all 🥴
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i have this strange side effect from the Covid-19 vaccine, where i’m filled with sheer joy & i can’t stop smiling. anyone know where i should report this?.
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are you trying to understand all the information about the Covid-19 booster dose & mixing vaccine types?. I took the data from the preprint preliminary report (link below) and created an easy chart to layout their data on which series had ⬆️ protection.
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Here I give a brief overview of how @Novavax ‘s protein-based vaccine works. This is different than the viral vector and mRNA vaccines I have described previously, but the goal is the same. My aim is to distill the information as easily & understandably as possible.
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I’m so frustrated that many privileged people are ignoring racial/ethnic injustices of Covid-19 deaths. Widespread apathy is making these grave disparities more severe in younger adults. Generational damage is destroying families. Co-work with @DrEricDing / @scientist_irma
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Here I describe the reasoning why the #COVID vaccine is recommended even if you have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Building immunity to this virus in enough people is critical to ensure its eradication and to end this pandemic.
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first it was microchips, then fetal cells, then magnets, and now graphene - the mRNA vaccines against Covid-19 contain NONE of these components. this propaganda is out of control & costing lives by the thousands.
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Here I give a summary of how the bivalent mRNA vaccine boosters for Covid-19 work. The mechanism of immune response action is the same as the mRNA vaccine series made by Pfizer / BioNTech or Moderna. But this time we get two sets of instructions in one shot.
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Here I give an update on the mutations of SARS-CoV-2 and what this means in regard to the mRNA vaccine efficiency for #Covid19. The best way to avoid more mutations is to further halt the spread of the virus, as mutations are more likely as the number of infections increase.
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Covid-19 is hospitalizing more US children now than at any point in this pandemic. Dec '21 being the highest month ever. A total of 83,101 kids in the hospital with Covid-19 in 2021. And rates continue to soar. Enough with the false claims that Covid-19 doesn’t affect children.
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2,339 US children were hospitalized with COVID-19 last week. this is the 4th week in a row of record breaking child hospitalizations from COVID-19. as the unqualified 'play' life & death with science these numbers will only worsen.
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Here I breakdown the general components found within vaccines, with an extra focus on the mRNA vaccines for SARS-CoV-2. This is part two collaborating with @SoloukiSabrina , and if you missed her video on what an allergic response is check it out in the thread below.
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Here I describe a brief overview of logistics (timing, storage, 2x dose) of the mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna. Please reference the other videos for mRNA technology & DNA/RNA distinctions.
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shout out to all the physicians, scientists, nurses, medical staff, STEM students, and more who are maintaining their full time jobs AND taking the time to relay scientific information to the public & dismantle misinformation. we see you. we thank you.
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Here I give a summary of how the updated mRNA vaccine boosters targeting the XBB1.5 strain of SARS-CoV-2 work. The mechanism of immune response action is the same as the prior mRNA vaccine series (ancestral, bivalent) made by Pfizer / BioNTech or Moderna.
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i’m very thankful this birthday to have connected with so many new people! you all have made these past few months very uplifting & I can’t wait to share some exciting new things to come! 🥰
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@JerriJamz this is terrible. easily learn how the vaccines work below 👇.
Here I describe a brief overview of how the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna mRNA vaccines work. Taking a vaccine is one’s personal choice, and I hope this video can help someone make that decision rooted in science.
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Here I breakdown how our immune system recognizes foreign proteins & what happens during an autoimmune disease (while highlighting the mRNA vaccines for SARS-CoV-2.). First collaboration video with immunologist @SoloukiSabrina , she explained this to me beautifully!
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how am I turning mRNA into medicine for cancer & heart disease?. all will be revealed in 12 days at my PhD defense 🙂
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Here I give a quick overview of the various vaccines for Covid-19 that have been approved or are close to finishing their clinical trials. Vaccine appointments are not easy to obtain, so stay up to date when you’re eligible and know that all the vaccines are safe & effective.
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Here I provide information on what we currently know about the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 (see mRNA vaccine video) & its relation to pregnancy. This is NOT my area of expertise; I relied heavily on previous research & what current metrics show about vulnerable groups to Covid19.
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a record 1,599 US children hospitalized with COVID-19 last week. the highest ever recorded and no reprieve in sight. children are innocent bystanders in a debate on easy mitigation measures.
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Here I breakdown the mutations within the #DeltaVariant of SARS-CoV-2 and how these amino acid changes are important to be aware of related to the virus’s ability to infect & be detected by antibodies.
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Did you know that the same virus that causes chickenpox also causes shingles? It's called the varicella zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually a milder illness that affects children, whereas shingles results from a reactivation of the virus later on in life.
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Sharing some important news about the latest Covid-19 vaccine! 💉
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my mother just called my doctoral diploma a ‘cute certificate’ 🥴
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melanoma.multiple sclerosis.HIV vaccine.amyloidosis.renal cell carcinoma.herpes.liver disease.lymphedema.rabies.flu vaccine.urinary incontinence.RSV.high cholesterol.non hodgkin’s lymphoma. you’re stripping individuals of potential live saving treatments.
Today I introduced a bill to ban all messenger ribonucleic acid technology (mRNA) in the State of Idaho, and we passed the Freedom in Education Savings Account out of the Senate Education Committee to fund students and not systems, putting families in control over their ed $.
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Here I breakdown the components found in the viral vector vaccines made by @JNJNews , @AstraZeneca / @UniofOxford against SARS-CoV-2. These are different than the mRNA vaccine ingredients that I have described previously. You can find that info on my page.
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I hope for a future where education is available to ALL and I commit to continuing to share my knowledge on this platform. Months ago I was privileged to know how mRNA worked, I made an educational video, and by accident it was viewed millions of times.
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in the US, from the time Covid19 vaccines became available. # of unvaccinated hospitalizations: 17,544,548.# of vaccinated breakthrough hospitalizations: 6,239. # of unvaccinated deaths: 299,852.# of vaccinated breakthrough deaths: 1,263. these vaccines have incredible protection.
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Here I provide information on current FDA emergency approved monoclonal antibodies from Regeneron & Eli Lilly to treat #Covid19. Reducing severity of Covid-19 is important for better outcomes and less casualties.
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today my grandma received her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, and I can breathe just a bit easier! ♥️
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@realNarcissco Hello! I will be doing a follow up video about DNA and RNA. In brief, within our cells/tissues we can not turn RNA into DNA (yes, this can be done in a lab) so the concern about intercalation into our genome won't occur. Also, our DNA is housed in a separate organelle.
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extremely appreciative that so many people found the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine mRNA technology video useful & shared it to spread education! there are still more topics to discuss, so be on the lookout tonight for another clip. 🙂.
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both my parents were finally able to secure covid vaccine appointments for this saturday, which just happens to also be my birthday. best. present. ever. 🥰.
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a big thank you to @meiselasb for including me in #MeidasScience to explain the differences between traditional vaccines vs. mRNA vaccines!🙌.
🧠🔬 RNA biologist explains how the COVID-19 vaccine works! Science is AMAZING! New from #MeidasScience and @ScientistSwanda.
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Here I give a quick overview of how the polio vaccines work; the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) & the oral polio vaccine (OPV). This is of heightened importance now due to the increased detection of polioviruses in wastewater samples in the US and the UK.
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Yes, #H5N1 has infected humans in the past. But currently, there have not been cases of human to human transmission. H5N1 is a circulating avian influenza A that has recently infected several mammal populations. It has previously infected over 800 humans in the past two decades.
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I received 150+ reports in the last day of anti-science folks reporting all my videos for… get this… ‘sexually explicit material’. yes, it’s information porn. get educated.
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Covid-19 Second Booster Information on Mixing / Matching:
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@GretaThunberg 🎉🤩 and here is how the mRNA vaccines work to keep us protected from Covid-19!.
Here I describe a brief overview of how the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna mRNA vaccines work. Taking a vaccine is one’s personal choice, and I hope this video can help someone make that decision rooted in science.
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this morning on my long run another guy on the trail said to me “you’re a f***ing beast” and that’s the Friday energy I needed 🔥 . if you’re reading this, you’re a f***ing beast too 💪.
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Here I give some information on the concerns of the viral vector vaccines (J&J / AstraZeneca) and blood clot reports. My main message is 1. surveying the safety of vaccines is working. 2. I see us moving more towards individualized medicine approaches.
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it's been a year since I stood in front of a whiteboard to try and help my family understand the science and facts around Covid-19 mRNA vaccines. and, what a ride it has been!
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and just like that, my parents are making those covid antibodies! 💉😍
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nearly 50% of all children hospitalized with COVID-19 recorded ‘no known condition’ upon admission to a clinic, according to research from the CDC. these children were in good health. don't say SARS-CoV-2 doesn't infect children.
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BOOSTED! (🧵 below). as a scientist I have to admit I was wrong. 4-6 months ago I had said I didn’t think Covid-19 boosters would be needed. I was confident in a two-dose mRNA vaccine regimen.
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Here I give a brief overview of how the updated Novavax protein-based vaccine XBB1.5 booster works. The mechanism of immune response action is the same as the prior initial vaccine series, which targeted the ancestral SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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a record 2,648 children hospitalized with Covid-19 just in the last week. is this pro-life?
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to those who have received, waiting, or planning to get the Covid19 vaccine - thank you for trusting medicine & believing in science. it does not go unnoticed.
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Information on Covid-19 vaccines available in India - please help share this information. Here I provide a brief overview of how the inactivated virus vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 work. These vaccines are Covaxin (manufactured in India) & Sinopharm (manufactured in China).
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Here Dr. @SoloukiSabrina describes how wearing a mask greatly aids in reducing transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid19. Understanding the transmission of this virus is critical for us to know how to slow & stop it’s spread.
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mega-thread with short video explainers of every Covid-19 vaccine. learn how they work. ask your questions. protect yourself & your community.
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‘deltacron’ is not a thing. viruses mutate during replication. viruses don’t have sex.
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The avian flu strain H5N1 is an emerging topic, which I briefly breakdown below. Although this is not a new type of flu (discovered in 2003) the amount of information on the current outbreak is minimal. Currently, archived info can be found on the CDC’s website.
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it’s time for a Feel Good Friday (or better yet, FriYAY)!. drop something cheerful that happened to you this week ✨. for me, I got a new sweater! 🦖
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time to finally share that next month I will begin working for Becton Dickinson (BD) through their technology, leadership, development program (TLDP)! . my first placement will be in the pharmaceutical systems unit where I’ll be between the NYC 🇺🇸 & Grenoble 🇫🇷 locations!
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Here I give an overview of what we currently know about the mutations of SARS-CoV-2. A little too long for Twitter - so available on YouTube (also allows for subtitles!). I do use some technical terms, please find them defined below.
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mask tip: when disposing of your mask please cut the ear loops. this helps reduce the chance of wildlife becoming entangled. 🌎.
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here is the latest data on Covid-19 deaths by vaccination status, including boosters. it’s clear in the US that the minority percentage of unvaccinated represent the majority percentage of deaths.
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Here I give a brief overview of Long COVID, the illness associated with a SARS-CoV-2 infection where the symptoms extends far beyond the incubation period of a typical Covid-19 diagnosis.
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actually, a diverse set of astonishing individuals represent scientists & engineers and they can look however they please
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I appreciate the young compliment 😉. but in fact I have a lot of experience in the mRNA therapeutic field. in fact, you can learn about my latest work on using mRNA as a cancer therapy in my latest research article 🥳. if you have q’s i’m happy to help!.
@ScientistSwanda I'm sorry, forgive me, but you are young and clueless on to just what extent these billion of mRNA from the jab affect the immune response.
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things that don't prevent Covid-19: ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, vitamin D, antibiotics, garlic, zinc, turmeric, other 'home remedies' . thing that does prevent Covid-19: vaccine*. *with 99% chance of no hospitalization or death if infected with SARS-CoV-2.
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pit stop on the east coast to snag the latest Covid-19 & flu vaccines with Nana! ♥️
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shocked & disappointed that this has to even be discussed (again & again), but the benefits of the polio vaccine are immense. vaccination has been instrumental in reducing polio cases by 99% since 1988. the risk of an adverse vaccine reaction is less than 1 in a MILLION.
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I have been seeing a lot of misinformation about Covid-19 breakthrough cases and what these mean. So, I wrote a piece about how to understand the breakthrough case statistics (with an accompanying video in the article!). I would love to hear your thoughts!.
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I am committed to making complex scientific information accessible to everyone. I will continue to explain novel life-saving therapies, spread awareness about preventative vaccines, and enhance trust and knowledge transfer in public health topics. I am driven to work harder.
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Here I give a quick overview of how variant specific boosters (such as the Beta, Delta, or Omicron strains of SARS-CoV-2) are made regarding mRNA technology. (full video in 🧵)
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The antiviral, Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir / Ritonavir) is a medication used to treat Covid-19. Although the SARS-CoV-2 virus has mutated over the past few years, Paxlovid is still effective to help reduce disease severity & the need for hospitalization during a Covid-19 infection.
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the Sunshine State (Florida) currently has the highest new hospital admission rate from Covid-19. it ain’t the vitamin d, hun.
Our body is vitamin d deficiency not vaccine def this is the reason why respiratory infection increase during winter and decrease during summer 🌞.
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disturbing to see the further development of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in the US. 2,139 admissions last week; totaling now over 54k since recording began. updating this chart each week has been appalling & heartbreaking.
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@MeidasTouch and if you are on the fence here is a simple reminder of how these vaccines work 🙂.
Here I describe a brief overview of how the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna mRNA vaccines work. Taking a vaccine is one’s personal choice, and I hope this video can help someone make that decision rooted in science.
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i’m soooooo excited to share that i’m partnering with @MotherJones to bring quick & understandable scientific content to YOU!. let us know what you want to hear!.
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Here I describe the biochemical mutations that occur in the SARS-CoV-2 #LambdaVariant. Additionally, I explain the naming system between ‘variant of interest’ and ‘variant of concern’ labeled by the @WHO.
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