Immune 16: B is for Bursa

The Immune team turns to chickens, which have been important in understanding the immune system, to show that infection of mature B cells is not required for the pathogenesis of Marek's disease herpesvirus.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Stephanie Langel, and Cynthia Leifer

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Links for this episode

• Role of B cells in Marek's disease pathogenesis (PNAS)
• In ovo vaccination (YouTube)
• First chickens lacking B cells (PNAS)
• Letters read on Immune 16
• Time stamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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