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In contrast, after a boost, B cells recognizing the full-length Omicron variant spike protein expanded, with pre-existing resting memory B cells differentiating almost quantitatively into effector B cell populations. B cells derived from “ancient” pre-existing memory cells and that recognize the full-length wild-type spike with the highest avidity after boosting are the B cells that also bind the Omicron variant spike protein. 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