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Science / January 19, 2022

📺 What you need to know about Omicron

Does the booster shot protect against Omicron? Are there warning signs that point to a potentially severe progression? What is known about Long COVID, and which drugs help best after an infection? MDC molecular biologist Dr. Emanuel Wyler answers these and other questions on Twitter – and in our video right here.
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In part 7 of our series, MDC molecular biologist Emanuel Wyler from Markus Landthaler's lab tackles the question of which area of corona drug discovery still has room for improvement.

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In part 6 of our series, molecular biologist Dr. Emanuel Wyler from the Markus Landthaler lab focuses on antibody-therapy and dexamethasone. Do antibodies help against #omicron? How does dexamethasone work?


 

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In part 5 of our series, molecular biologist Dr. Emanuel Wyler from the Markus Landthaler lab talks to us about Paxlovid. When should it be taken – and can it be used preemptively in certain scenarios? 

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In part 4 of our series, molecular biologist Dr. Emanuel Wyler from the Markus Landthaler lab explains what LongCovid is and what researchers know about it so far. Can a vaccination help to prevent it?

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Researcher Dr. Emanuel Wyler works in the lab of Prof. Markus Landthaler, at the MDC's Berlin-Mitte location. In this short interview series, he answers questions surrounding COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2. Today: Omicron and the booster shot.

Researcher Dr. Emanuel Wyler works in the lab of Prof. Markus Landthaler, at the MDC's Berlin-Mitte location. In this short interview series, he answers questions surrounding COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2. Today: the stages of the disease and when it is time to seek medical advice.

Researcher Dr. Emanuel Wyler works in the lab of Prof. Markus Landthaler, at the MDC's Berlin-Mitte location. In this short interview series, he answers questions surrounding COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2. Today: COVID-19 and vaccination in children. What should parents pay attention to?

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