B Cells
Total 6 Posts
COVID-19 immunity: How long does it last?
5 min read
Long-term protection will depend on the ‘memory response’ developed by our immune systems – and the initial signs are promising.
A new study suggests coronavirus antibodies fade over time – But how concerned should we be?
4 min read
Antibody levels naturally fade – the key question is whether infected people sustain adequate levels of T cells and B cells. Right now, we shouldn’t be overly worried. COVID-19 is a giant puzzle we are gradually unlocking.
Declining antibodies and immunity to COVID-19 – Why the worry?
4 min read
If antibody levels drop dramatically after an infection, what does that mean for immunity? An expert explains how B and T cells contribute to immunity and why antibodies don’t tell the full story.
Coronavirus: Does the common cold protect you from COVID?
3 min read
Some people who have never had COVID-19 have the antibodies to fight it – possibly from an earlier infection with a different coronavirus.
Three major scientific controversies about coronavirus.
5 min read
Researchers cannot agree on topics such as face mask, immunity, and number of coronavirus infections. A microbiologist explains why.
Coronavirus: B cells and T cells explained.
4 min read
It is hard to discuss COVID-19 without referring to white blood cells. Here is a primer on the two you need to know about.