Immunity
Covid-19 update with Professor Gary McLean
We may not have community Covid in Aotearoa, but our safety continues to depend on a vaccine. And we have been given a likely date of March for a vaccine here. But how good will it be? Joining us… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Gary McLean
New research suggests that people with blood type O could be less likely to get sick with Covid-19. New Zealand professor Gary McLean joins the show to discuss the topic of blood group susceptibility.
…NZ and the Covid-19 vaccine
When is the Covid-19 vaccine coming? Will it work? William Ray talks to NZ experts charting our path towards immunity. Audio
Covid-19: Why some men refuse to wear masks
How often throughout the pandemic have you seen a man with a surgical masked pulled down so that it hugs his chin? Several surveys have shown that men are less likely to wear a mask to curb Covid-19… Audio
Jenene Crossan: Six months of life with Covid-19
Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan became number 37 on the list of confirmed coronavirus cases in this country back in March, but she is still suffering from associated health issues - not to mention dealing… Audio
Covid-19: vaccine might need to be re-administered yearly
New Zealand professor Gary McLean is an international authority on coronaviruses. He remains confident there will be a universal vaccine for Covid-19 before long, though he warns it may need to be… Audio
'She's not going to spill the beans on Prince Andrew' - Ghislaine confidante
A longtime friend and confidante of Ghislaine Maxwell says she is not likely to spill the beans on Prince Andrew. Philadelphia-based journalist Laura Goldman was in touch with Epstein's associate just… Audio
Why Covid-19 hits bald men especially hard
In almost every age group, males appear to have worse Covid-19 symptoms and a higher death rate than females. And a study from Spain suggests that a disproportionate number of men with male pattern… Audio
Dr. Kari Nadeau: fighting to end food allergies
Thousands of New Zealanders live in fear that a peanut could kill them or their child. Food allergies result in huge personal and societal costs and they are on the rise, with the rate of milk and… Audio
Professor Michael Baker answers your Covid-19 questions
Professor Michael Baker has been a constant and reassuring presence on Sunday Morning throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period. He returns to answer your questions and ours about the pandemic and the… Audio
Professor Gary McLean: International Covid-19 update
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University who specialises in infectious diseases, immunology and antibody engineering. He discusses the big international… Audio
The 'daunting process' of creating a Covid-19 vaccine
A vaccine for Covid-19 could be developed in the next 18 months, but it could be longer depending on how the virus mutates, the head of the Human Vaccines Project says Audio
Professor Michael Baker answers your Covid-19 questions
Professor Michael Baker has been a constant and reassuring presence throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period. He returns to answer your questions and ours about the pandemic and the upcoming move to… Audio
What role will immunity play in conquering Covid-19?
Do you become immune after SARS-CoV-2 infection? And if so, how long does that immunity last? Helen Stillwell from Yale University has been looking at the question of what role immunity will play in… Audio
Professor Gary McLean: International Covid-19 update
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University who specialises in infectious diseases, immunology and antibody engineering. He joins the show to look at the big… Audio
Immunity: our sixth sense, Dr Jenna Macciochi
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Immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi specialises in understanding the bearing nutrition and lifestyle have on our immune system. She describes immunity as our "sixth sense"… Audio
Professor Michael Baker answers your Covid-19 questions
Public health expert Michael Baker is with us again on Sunday Morning to discuss the latest in the battle against Covid-19 and answer your questions and ours as New Zealand enters the fourth week of… Audio
Professor Gary McLean: International Covid-19 update
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology who specialises in infectious diseases, immunology and antibody engineering. He looks at the big Covid-19 talking points in a week that saw global… Audio
Our immune system vs coronavirus: ‘I think of it as an orchestra'
The human immune system is a complex system where T cells, B cells and antibodies battle invaders such as bacteria and viruses such as the one that causes COVID-19. Audio
Our Changing World for 9 April 2020
Immunologist Jo Kirman introduces us to our immune system and how it fights viruses such as the one that causes COVID-19. Audio