TCD Study Seeks To Hear From Bed Partners Of People With Covid, Who Didn't Contract The Virus Themselves.

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 10:21

Study may help to identify biomarkers of innate anti-viral resistance to infection

A new study is seeking to speak to bed partners of people who contracted Covid 19, who themselves did not become infected with the virus.

It is possible that certain individuals infected with Covid 19 may clear the infection using innate immune mechanisms only.

The studies may help to identify biomarkers of innate anti-viral resistance to infection with the virus.

We made a little video about DIRECTS! Hit play if you want to hear from some of our study team! https://t.co/PlYzm4w5fO #viralresistance #COVID19
— Viral Resistance Project (@ViralResistance) May 20, 2021

Prof. Cliona O'Farrelly is Professor of Comparitive Immunology at Trinity College, Dublin and Principal Investigator of the Viral Resistance Project.

Speaking to Kildare Today, she explains what the team feels might be happening.

Prof. O'Farrelly joined Clem Ryan on Tuesday's edition of Kildare Today.

Did you have COVID-19 but your housemate didn't? Curious to know why? Click on the link below to see how you can be part of a journey of new discoveries! 👇https://t.co/dkAOF7XZo7
— Viral Resistance Project (@ViralResistance) May 5, 2021

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