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NewsAntibodies Elicited by COVID-19 Vaccination Effective against Delta VariantWashington University School of MedicineFindings help explain why vaccinated people at low risk during delta surge
NewsInvestigational Alzheimer's Drug Improves Biomarkers of the DiseaseWashington University School of MedicineInternational clinical trial yields mixed results with unclear cognitive effects but promising biomarker results
NewsGood News: Mild COVID-19 Induces Lasting Antibody ProtectionWashington University School of MedicineMonths after having mild COVID-19, antibody-producing cells persist
NewsRapid Blood Test Identifies COVID-19 Patients at High Risk of Severe DiseaseWashington University School of MedicineThe blood test measures levels of mitochondrial DNA, a sign of cell death and hyperinflammation
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