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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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- 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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