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[Kristian Andersen] Pretty key data from Tulio - people infected with B.1.351 have neutralizing activity (at similar levels to non-B.1.351) against B.1.351 and non-B.1.351. Bodes well for vaccine updates. [shared file(s): Screen Shot 2021-02-17 at 11.00.59.png] [2021-02-17 12:11:26] [Robert Garry] Yes - indeed that was my main concern - can humans recognize that epitope? Odds were good in favor, but not 100%. Good to see the data and yes - get the v.2 with Nelly, EeeK, "DorA", "DouG, Jr." and a few others into production asap. Relevant discussion after you left on the EBOV vaccine - seems that protection is rather short-lived too which explains the vaccinee infections, re-infections or recrudescence. Unless you stabilize those class I Viral Fusion Proteins it's hard to induce good neuts. EBOV good enough for ring vaccination, long term protection - not so much unless you plan on vaccinating everyone against EBOV on a yearly basis. [2021-02-17 13:45:07] [Andrew Rambaut] Ah Laura.. [shared file(s): image.png] [2021-02-17 13:45:35] [Andrew Rambaut] Your silly mutation nicknames are too white and you didn't consult the ICTV! [2021-02-17 13:45:55] [Kristian Andersen] Lol [2021-02-17 13:55:20] [Kristian Andersen] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/17/uk-to-begin-worlds-first-covid-human-challenge-study-within-weeks ?CMP=share_btn_tw [2021-02-17 13:56:01] [Kristian Andersen] "They will be exposed to the coronavirus in a safe, controlled environment". Define "safe". :wink: [2021-02-17 14:06:25] [Robert Garry] NellY - (black rapper), Pooh (a talking Bear), EeeK (what you would do if a bear talked to you) , LeiF (dead Norseman). KaitlyN, DorA, But OK maybe go with DenG instead of Doug. [2021-02-17 14:08:37] [Robert Garry] :face_with_rolling_eyes: [2021-02-17 14:09:50] [Andrew Rambaut] This is getting mental: [shared file(s): image.png] [2021-02-17 14:13:58] [Kristian Andersen] She's a plant biologist and TED fellow Andrew - you're never gonna win. [2021-02-17 14:14:40] [Andrew Rambaut] I know her twitter rants well.