The Vaccine: What if the virus mutates again?
Some scientists worry that a new vaccine-resistant strain of the virus could emerge. We speak to virologists about concerns that the UK's vaccine strategy could make an 'escape mutant' more likely. This podcast was b...
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Show Notes
Some scientists worry that a new vaccine-resistant strain of the virus could emerge. We speak to virologists about concerns that the UK's vaccine strategy could make an 'escape mutant' more likely.
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Guests:
- Rhys Blakely, science correspondent, The Times.
- Paul Bieniasz, professor of virology, The Rockefeller University.
- Deenan Pillay, professor of virology, University College London.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Clips used: PBS, 10 Downing Street YouTube channel.
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