Immune 36: Aberrant immunity in COVID-19
Immune describes the striking loss of germinal centers in lymph nodes and spleen in patients with severe COVID-19, providing an explanation for short-lived humoral immunity and limited somatic hypermutation of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Stephanie Langel, Cynthia Leifer, and Brianne Barker Guest: Alexander Dent Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts. RSS, email Become a patron of Immune! Links for this episode Loss of germinal centers in severe COVID-19 patients (Cell) Time stamps by Jolene. Thanks! Music by Steve Neal. Immune logo image by Blausen Medical Send your immunology questions and comments to immune@microbe.tv