I disagree. I would prefer my tax dollars not be used to fund risky animal CoV sampling and genetic engineering collaborations w China which are more of a liability than insurance.
The #SARS_CoV2 pandemic could have been prevented - my opinion, at virology blog. Please take the time to read it and be outraged. https://bit.ly/2xnKjxh pic.twitter.com/qEXCkkx5CB
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Well, that won’t stop the viruses from evolving. Keeping on top of the science does at least give us a chance to combat them long-term.
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Agree - the need to understand and prevent emerging epidemic pathogens is like buying insurance - often don't know that you need it until it is too late. Has been a very low priority in most programs, until now!
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Some argue we shouldn’t be looking for more bat coronaviruses b/c of potential for accidental release in lab/field due to improper biosafety equipment. IC’s closer look into this will be critical for future work of the group you cite in your blog.
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Viruses have spread from other animals to humans throughout our history. There is no evidence to suggest SARS2 is the result of an accidental release. Moratoriums on research into these viruses just puts us at greater risk for future outbreaks as
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The Pharma model is good but gaps remain. Antibiotic development is another gap in a profit driven model. What I don’t get is that huge military spending is good for the economy. Much of this is subcontracted to private industry. Would a similar set up not work for here?
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I am not at all convinced about the need for any GOF work - given the obvious risks involved, and the regular lab leaks (Imagine a recombinant SARS or MERS, with 20-50% mortality rates..); let alone some of the frankly insane GOF work on H5N1..
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SARS-CoV-2 Pandeminc is political. US elections In 7 months. Healthcare/related-issues to be main driver of voters. Current Presidental/Congressal candidates be observant, otherwise, change will come. SARS-Outbreak has accelerated political pendulum of change. It will be better
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This applies worldwide . China had/ has the scientific and monetary capacity to have led these efforts as well. The Scientific community needs to unite in these efforts for the benefit of mankind.
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