Marc Veldhoen
@marcveld.wsocial.eu
Professor of Immunology 🇳🇱 🇬🇧
Lisbon, 🇵🇹
#Immunology
Time for Science, not silence
https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=7vG1jLIAAAAJ&hl=en
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1478-9562
threads.net/@marc_veld
https://buymeacoffee.com/mveldhoen
Lisbon, 🇵🇹
#Immunology
Time for Science, not silence
https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=7vG1jLIAAAAJ&hl=en
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1478-9562
threads.net/@marc_veld
https://buymeacoffee.com/mveldhoen
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Guardian
"No more book bans: how Florida students are pushing rightwingers out of school boards"
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Little bit of good news. Young progressives started organizing to beat back the rightwing-conservative Trumpist, anti-LGBTQ, anti-CRT, bookban lobby in Florida.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
"No more book bans: how Florida students are pushing rightwingers out of school boards"
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Little bit of good news. Young progressives started organizing to beat back the rightwing-conservative Trumpist, anti-LGBTQ, anti-CRT, bookban lobby in Florida.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
No more book bans: how Florida students are pushing rightwingers out of school boards
Local communities are fighting back against the influence of conservative groups like Moms for Liberty in education
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Guardian
"No more book bans: how Florida students are pushing rightwingers out of school boards"
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Little bit of good news. Young progressives started organizing to beat back the rightwing-conservative Trumpist, anti-LGBTQ, anti-CRT, bookban lobby in Florida.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
"No more book bans: how Florida students are pushing rightwingers out of school boards"
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Little bit of good news. Young progressives started organizing to beat back the rightwing-conservative Trumpist, anti-LGBTQ, anti-CRT, bookban lobby in Florida.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Pennsylvania reports apparent third measles-related death amid outbreak
Jefferson county coroner says 40-year-old woman died on Saturday, while two infants died with disease in August
Jefferson county coroner says 40-year-old woman died on Saturday, while two infants died with disease in August
Pennsylvania reports apparent third measles-related death amid outbreak
Jefferson county coroner says 40-year-old woman died on Saturday, while two infants died with disease in August
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Pennsylvania reports apparent third measles-related death amid outbreak
Jefferson county coroner says 40-year-old woman died on Saturday, while two infants died with disease in August
Jefferson county coroner says 40-year-old woman died on Saturday, while two infants died with disease in August
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Complete Regression of Hepatoblastoma after Interleukin-15– and Interleukin-21–Coexpressing CAR T-Cell Therapy
Success using CAR T cells expressing IL-15 and IL-21 against a solid tumour!
www.nejm.org/doi/10....
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Success using CAR T cells expressing IL-15 and IL-21 against a solid tumour!
www.nejm.org/doi/10....
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September 15, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Complete Regression of Hepatoblastoma after Interleukin-15– and Interleukin-21–Coexpressing CAR T-Cell Therapy
Success using CAR T cells expressing IL-15 and IL-21 against a solid tumour!
www.nejm.org/doi/10....
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Success using CAR T cells expressing IL-15 and IL-21 against a solid tumour!
www.nejm.org/doi/10....
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“The democracy shield as a whole is a set of half-measures that are reactive to information campaigns,” [Berjon] argued, adding that authoritarian forces online own and operate the platforms “that define the very physics of online information”.
www.euractiv.com/news/eus-pus...
www.euractiv.com/news/eus-pus...
EU's push to shield democracy from online risks hard to spot | Euractiv
A year on from high profile resilience effort, critics say there's little to show for it
www.euractiv.com
September 15, 2026 at 6:40 AM
“The democracy shield as a whole is a set of half-measures that are reactive to information campaigns,” [Berjon] argued, adding that authoritarian forces online own and operate the platforms “that define the very physics of online information”.
www.euractiv.com/news/eus-pus...
www.euractiv.com/news/eus-pus...
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Please reconsider plans for carne asada taco with lettuce and jalapenos.
nypost.com/2026/08/27/l...
nypost.com/2026/08/27/l...
FDA upgrades recall on Whole Foods guacamole to highest threat level
That tub of guac just went from snack-time staple to fridge-door fugitive.
nypost.com
August 28, 2026 at 9:40 PM
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Please reconsider plans for carne asada taco with lettuce and jalapenos.
nypost.com/2026/08/27/l...
nypost.com/2026/08/27/l...
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Interesting data!
I am especially surprised about the difference between the results from Finland and the Baltic states.
What do you think about this?
I am especially surprised about the difference between the results from Finland and the Baltic states.
What do you think about this?
August 27, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Interesting data!
I am especially surprised about the difference between the results from Finland and the Baltic states.
What do you think about this?
I am especially surprised about the difference between the results from Finland and the Baltic states.
What do you think about this?
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Als alle media doorhebben dat Mona Keijzer met al die extreem-rechtse PVV-ers, FvD-ers, ultra christen-rechtse lobbyclubs, "Inheemse Nederlanders"-racisten en Wierd Duk-beliebers een partij wil starten gebaseerd op Trump's Project 2025...
... kunnen ze dan ook aub stoppen met "sociaal-conservatief"
... kunnen ze dan ook aub stoppen met "sociaal-conservatief"
August 22, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Als alle media doorhebben dat Mona Keijzer met al die extreem-rechtse PVV-ers, FvD-ers, ultra christen-rechtse lobbyclubs, "Inheemse Nederlanders"-racisten en Wierd Duk-beliebers een partij wil starten gebaseerd op Trump's Project 2025...
... kunnen ze dan ook aub stoppen met "sociaal-conservatief"
... kunnen ze dan ook aub stoppen met "sociaal-conservatief"
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My "American Week" for @tomswarbrick.bsky.social's programme on @lbc.co.uk
This week: America's national debt tops $40 trillion, as both political parties fail entirely to grip issue and avert catastrophe ahead.
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/894399...
This week: America's national debt tops $40 trillion, as both political parties fail entirely to grip issue and avert catastrophe ahead.
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/894399...
August 21, 2026 - "American Week": America's National Debt tops $40 trillion portending major problems ahead
An episode by Simon Marks Reporting
audioboom.com
August 21, 2026 at 6:40 PM
My "American Week" for @tomswarbrick.bsky.social's programme on @lbc.co.uk
This week: America's national debt tops $40 trillion, as both political parties fail entirely to grip issue and avert catastrophe ahead.
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/894399...
This week: America's national debt tops $40 trillion, as both political parties fail entirely to grip issue and avert catastrophe ahead.
🎧: audioboom.com/posts/894399...
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Mona Keijzer wil nu voor zichzelf nieuwe ultrarechtse partij oprichten
www.bnnvara.nl/joop/artikel...
www.bnnvara.nl/joop/artikel...
Mona Keijzer wil nu voor zichzelf nieuwe ultrarechtse partij oprichten - Joop - BNNVARA
Project 2029, hoe komt ze er op!.
www.bnnvara.nl
August 19, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Mona Keijzer wil nu voor zichzelf nieuwe ultrarechtse partij oprichten
www.bnnvara.nl/joop/artikel...
www.bnnvara.nl/joop/artikel...
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In 2026, there is no longer any lab leak hypothesis you can state consistently with the available evidence.
Despite this, it has been the dominant media narrative for six years.
Read my new data-driven investigation:
www.protagonist-science.com/p/biased-med...
Despite this, it has been the dominant media narrative for six years.
Read my new data-driven investigation:
www.protagonist-science.com/p/biased-med...
Biased media coverage and the lab leak theory
Gain-of-function fearmongering and blame gets the glitzy NYT visual treatment as Republicans weaponize the lab leak theory again in attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci
www.protagonist-science.com
August 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM
In 2026, there is no longer any lab leak hypothesis you can state consistently with the available evidence.
Despite this, it has been the dominant media narrative for six years.
Read my new data-driven investigation:
www.protagonist-science.com/p/biased-med...
Despite this, it has been the dominant media narrative for six years.
Read my new data-driven investigation:
www.protagonist-science.com/p/biased-med...
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Coincidentally (I’m sure), the same ICC judge US sanctioned has issued an arrest warrant for Putin.
August 19, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Coincidentally (I’m sure), the same ICC judge US sanctioned has issued an arrest warrant for Putin.
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Three studies represent an important advance towards a vaccine that protects against HIV
go.nature.com/3UxjeSs
go.nature.com/3UxjeSs
HIV vaccines guide rare immune cells to make broadly neutralizing antibodies
Nature - Three studies in non-human primates show that strategically designed vaccines could prime a population of B cells to produce effective antibodies against HIV.
go.nature.com
August 16, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Three studies represent an important advance towards a vaccine that protects against HIV
go.nature.com/3UxjeSs
go.nature.com/3UxjeSs
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'Westerse landen maken een grote strategische fout als zij niet duidelijk benoemen dat we te maken hebben met het welbewust vertroebelen van wat oorlog is en wat niet'.
Goed achtergrondstuk:
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
Goed achtergrondstuk:
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
Mislukte aanslag op Oekraïens vrachtvliegtuig in Leipzig vormt nieuwe stap in hybride oorlogvoering: ‘Dit was de eerste gewapende aanval met een drone in Duitsland’
Aanslag in Leipzig: Voor het eerst werd vorige week in Duitsland een gewapende aanval met een drone gepleegd. De Duitse regering reageert voorzichtig. „Maar als je niet reageert op dit soort aanvallen...
www.nrc.nl
August 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
'Westerse landen maken een grote strategische fout als zij niet duidelijk benoemen dat we te maken hebben met het welbewust vertroebelen van wat oorlog is en wat niet'.
Goed achtergrondstuk:
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
Goed achtergrondstuk:
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
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250 days at sea, some trying to jump overboard. GLOVEs for ICE, not to build snowman, but electrocute those not compliant.
It does still surprise me. One man, a cult of sycophants, a spineless GOP, and servants of the state clicking their heels when ever asked.
It does still surprise me. One man, a cult of sycophants, a spineless GOP, and servants of the state clicking their heels when ever asked.
My US roundup today with @mrjamesob.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk, starting with deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in the warzone.
youtu.be/07W46hwE3z4?...
youtu.be/07W46hwE3z4?...
Simon Marks reacts to the 'standoff' developing in the Middle East
YouTube video by LBC
youtu.be
August 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM
250 days at sea, some trying to jump overboard. GLOVEs for ICE, not to build snowman, but electrocute those not compliant.
It does still surprise me. One man, a cult of sycophants, a spineless GOP, and servants of the state clicking their heels when ever asked.
It does still surprise me. One man, a cult of sycophants, a spineless GOP, and servants of the state clicking their heels when ever asked.
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IJzersterke column van Oekraïne-kenner Tommy Wieringa waarin deze overtuigend afrekent met de Poetin-/FvD-propaganda van Jelle van Baardewijk afgelopen dinsdag. Alsof we de Russische gruwelen in Bucha e.d. zijn vergeten! Ik zie erg uit naar Wieringa in #zomergasten.
www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
Tot in de collegezalen van Nyenrode klinkt Poetins hoorngeschal
www.volkskrant.nl
August 13, 2026 at 9:18 AM
IJzersterke column van Oekraïne-kenner Tommy Wieringa waarin deze overtuigend afrekent met de Poetin-/FvD-propaganda van Jelle van Baardewijk afgelopen dinsdag. Alsof we de Russische gruwelen in Bucha e.d. zijn vergeten! Ik zie erg uit naar Wieringa in #zomergasten.
www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
www.volkskrant.nl/columns-opin...
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WHO says Trump’s latest vaccine policy order is misguided
Breaking up combined vaccines would leave children vulnerable, say Tedros and other leaders
www.statnews.com/202...
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Breaking up combined vaccines would leave children vulnerable, say Tedros and other leaders
www.statnews.com/202...
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WHO says Trump’s latest vaccine policy order is misguided
The White House's order attempting to overhaul the vaccine schedule could subject children to more needles and more disease risk, world health leaders say.
www.statnews.com
August 13, 2026 at 5:27 PM
WHO says Trump’s latest vaccine policy order is misguided
Breaking up combined vaccines would leave children vulnerable, say Tedros and other leaders
www.statnews.com/202...
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Breaking up combined vaccines would leave children vulnerable, say Tedros and other leaders
www.statnews.com/202...
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Talks on launch of clinical trial of Ebola vaccine in DRC advance, WHO says
The first candidate for study would be Merck’s Ervebo
The first candidate for study would be Merck’s Ervebo
Talks on launch of clinical trial of Ebola vaccine in DRC advance, WHO says
Talks are underway between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the WHO to expedite the start of a multi-armed Phase 3 clinical trial of Ebola vaccines.
www.statnews.com
August 13, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Talks on launch of clinical trial of Ebola vaccine in DRC advance, WHO says
The first candidate for study would be Merck’s Ervebo
The first candidate for study would be Merck’s Ervebo
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How many are falling for this?
Scientists hypothesise IF something could happen. Yeah: "scientists ask questions".
Then they invcestigate.... and found already in phase 3, and much thereafter, that there is no safety concern.
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Scientists hypothesise IF something could happen. Yeah: "scientists ask questions".
Then they invcestigate.... and found already in phase 3, and much thereafter, that there is no safety concern.
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August 11, 2026 at 12:35 PM
How many are falling for this?
Scientists hypothesise IF something could happen. Yeah: "scientists ask questions".
Then they invcestigate.... and found already in phase 3, and much thereafter, that there is no safety concern.
1/2
Scientists hypothesise IF something could happen. Yeah: "scientists ask questions".
Then they invcestigate.... and found already in phase 3, and much thereafter, that there is no safety concern.
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Oh the NY post again 🤦♂️. Some will still fall for this, all these years later.
The headline is doing a lot more work than the underlying texts appear to support. Most will not read it.
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The headline is doing a lot more work than the underlying texts appear to support. Most will not read it.
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August 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Oh the NY post again 🤦♂️. Some will still fall for this, all these years later.
The headline is doing a lot more work than the underlying texts appear to support. Most will not read it.
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The headline is doing a lot more work than the underlying texts appear to support. Most will not read it.
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Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill
Island’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling
www.theguardian.com/...
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Island’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling
www.theguardian.com/...
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Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill
Island’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling
www.theguardian.com
August 8, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill
Island’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling
www.theguardian.com/...
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Island’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling
www.theguardian.com/...
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Een mooi stuk?
Wat is de waarde van ernstige beschuldiging zonder bewijs? Wanneer wordt een persoonlijk narratief belangrijker dan de feiten?
Wanneer context, wederhoor, anonimisering en de grenzen van verantwoord publiceren worden genegeerd.
Wat is de waarde van ernstige beschuldiging zonder bewijs? Wanneer wordt een persoonlijk narratief belangrijker dan de feiten?
Wanneer context, wederhoor, anonimisering en de grenzen van verantwoord publiceren worden genegeerd.
Mooi stuk geschreven?
Wanneer een persoonlijk verhaal belangrijker wordt dan de controleerbare feiten
marcveldhoen.substack.com
August 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Een mooi stuk?
Wat is de waarde van ernstige beschuldiging zonder bewijs? Wanneer wordt een persoonlijk narratief belangrijker dan de feiten?
Wanneer context, wederhoor, anonimisering en de grenzen van verantwoord publiceren worden genegeerd.
Wat is de waarde van ernstige beschuldiging zonder bewijs? Wanneer wordt een persoonlijk narratief belangrijker dan de feiten?
Wanneer context, wederhoor, anonimisering en de grenzen van verantwoord publiceren worden genegeerd.
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Why MAGA Is So Obsessed With Fauci
In the aftermath of pandemics, people either try to forget them or find others to blame for them.
www.theatlantic.com/...
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In the aftermath of pandemics, people either try to forget them or find others to blame for them.
www.theatlantic.com/...
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Why MAGA Is So Obsessed With Fauci - The Atlantic
In the aftermath of pandemics, people either try to forget them or find others to blame for them.
www.theatlantic.com
August 9, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Why MAGA Is So Obsessed With Fauci
In the aftermath of pandemics, people either try to forget them or find others to blame for them.
www.theatlantic.com/...
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In the aftermath of pandemics, people either try to forget them or find others to blame for them.
www.theatlantic.com/...
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Well, fortunately, some immunologists who have a wealth of information from other infections think about this. Imprinting is not bad; it means our immune system will focus on those parts that are in common between variants, even strains.
Why good?
Why good?
August 6, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Well, fortunately, some immunologists who have a wealth of information from other infections think about this. Imprinting is not bad; it means our immune system will focus on those parts that are in common between variants, even strains.
Why good?
Why good?
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This image has been widely shared on social media as a document of the human tragedy that has unfolded in Ceuta and an indictment of the EU's murderous border regime in the Mediterranean. The problem is: It's AI-generated. It has a SynthID watermark, as can be checked with OpenAI's Verify tool
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August 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM
This image has been widely shared on social media as a document of the human tragedy that has unfolded in Ceuta and an indictment of the EU's murderous border regime in the Mediterranean. The problem is: It's AI-generated. It has a SynthID watermark, as can be checked with OpenAI's Verify tool
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