Results of comprehensive SARS-CoV-2 animal model study published in Nature Microbiology

(Texas Biomedical Research Institute) Findings by Texas Biomed and SNPRC scientists support the rhesus macaque as an excellent animal model for vaccine development; suggest baboon as an animal model for drug development. Results provide insight on the complex lung immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Defining animal models has been a critical step in advancing COVID-19 vaccines & therapeutics