Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is currently causing a
global pandemic. The antigen specificity of the antibody response mounted against this novel …

Surgically correctable pathology accounts for a sizeable proportion of the overall global
burden of disease. Over the last decade the role of surgery in the public health agenda has …

Dissecting the evolution of memory B cells (MBCs) against SARS-CoV-2 is critical for
understanding antibody recall upon secondary exposure. Here, we used single-cell sequencing to …

Background Convalescent plasma therapy for COVID‐19 relies on transfer of anti‐viral
antibody from donors to recipients via plasma transfusion. The relationship between clinical …

Social intrusions by observers are commonly reported by those with disfiguring conditions.
This study examined the role of disgust emotions in the observer response. A group of …

The acquisition of self-perpetuating, immunological tolerance specific for graft alloantigens
has long been described as the “holy grail” of clinical transplantation. By removing the need …

The World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist (WHO SSC) has demonstrated
efficacy in developed and developing countries alike. Recent increases in awareness of …

A total of 18 composite tissue allotransplants of the face have currently been reported. Prior
to the start of the face transplant programme, there had been intense debate over the risks …

The outcomes of facial transplantation thus far have been very encouraging. The development
of standardized tools to measure functional and psychological outcomes is required as …

SARS-CoV-2 enters host cells through its viral spike protein binding to angiotensin-converting
enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors on the host cells. Here, we show that functionalized …