TWiV 1133: Gain of function makes us safer
This Week in Virology
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Pandemic Preparedness and Viral Studies
The chapter delves into pandemic preparedness, discussing various infectious diseases like Pouche virus, West Nile virus, and Dengue, alongside increased SARS-CoV-2 activity in different regions and safety considerations for mass gatherings like the Olympics. It also covers a study involving manipulating the common cold coronavirus OC43 with the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 to create a less virulent virus for experimental use in safer biosafety conditions, highlighting the importance of safety measures in handling potentially dangerous viruses.
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