Rem desever came about thanks to the prudent forethought of researchers involved in the anti viral drug discovery development centre. In 20 17, a d three members demonstrated the anti corona virus potential of rem desiver in animal models. Around the same time, trials that ran during two ebola outbreaks in africa showed that the drug was safe in people. So when coved 19 hit, rem desever was effectively ready to go. It could quickly go into human testing for the new corona virus. Similar drugs are used to treat hepotitis, b, h i v and several other viruses. Molnu pirave is an easy to synthesize oral drug option that has been found
Despite warnings, and a number of close calls, drugmakers failed to develop and stockpile drugs to fight a viral pandemic. Now, in the wake of SARS-CoV-2, they are pledging not to make the same mistake again.
Around the world, researchers are racing to develop drugs to target COVID-19, but also broad-spectrum antivirals that could be used to treat future viral threats.
This is an audio version of our feature: The race for antiviral drugs to beat COVID — and the next pandemic
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