Treating the Virus

Published: April 20, 2020, 2:39 p.m.

Treating the Virus\nIt\u2019s not like waiting for Godot, because he never arrived.\xa0A coronavirus vaccine will come.\xa0But it is still months away.\xa0Meanwhile, scientists are adding other weapons to our growing arsenal against this virus. The development of antibody tests, antibody cures, and antivirals offer hope that we can soon have the tools to battle those who\u2019ve been sickened by the COVID-19 virus while we wait for the inoculation that will prevent it.\nGuests:\n\n\n Deepta Bhattacharya\xa0\u2013 Immunologist at the University of Arizona whose lab is making a coronavirus antibody test.\xa0\xa0\n\n\n Mark Denison\xa0\u2013\xa0Professor of pathology, microbiology, and immunology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine\n\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices