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Vincent Racaniello
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Vincent R. Racaniello is a Higgins Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is a co-author of a textbook on virology, Principles of Virology.
Across 1 conversation, Vincent Racaniello ranges across viral evolution, virology, public health. There are 10^31 viruses in the ocean, surpassing the biomass of elephants by a thousandfold. RNA viruses evolve rapidly, existing at their error threshold, which allows for quick adaptation.
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previewRNA viruses exist at their error threshold, allowing them to adapt rapidly to environmental changes and host defenses.
#216Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
The SARS-CoV-2 genome's length and complexity contribute to its ability to mutate and evade immune responses.
#216Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
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