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health2 years ago•3 min saved

China's 'Batwoman' Scientist Warns of Highly Likely Another Coronavirus Outbreak

Shi Zhengli, a prominent virologist known as "batwoman," has warned that another coronavirus outbreak is "highly likely" in the future. Shi and her team from the Wuhan Institute of Virology evaluated the human spillover risk of 40 coronavirus species and rated half of them as "highly risky." The study emphasized the need for preparedness, as coronaviruses have caused previous outbreaks such as SARS and COVID-19. The research identified important hosts of the pathogen and developed testing tools to monitor high-risk viruses. However, there is a lack of conversation about learning from the current pandemic and being better prepared for future outbreaks.

via 코리아타임스|

#china #coronavirus #future-outbreaks

medical-examiner2 years ago•11 min saved

"Monica Gandhi's 'Endemic': A Guide to Navigating the Next COVID Era"

Monica Gandhi, known as "the pandemic's wrongest woman" for her inaccurate predictions about COVID-19, has published a book titled "Endemic" that offers a post-pandemic playbook for future health crises. Despite her flawed predictions, Gandhi's fundamental arguments about the virus have proven to be sound, as SARS-CoV-2 has become endemic with population immunity from vaccines and infections providing protection from severe illness. Gandhi's book emphasizes the importance of harm reduction, the need to consider other needs alongside public health measures, and the negative consequences of mixing public health with politics. She also calls for better access to healthcare and global equity in vaccine distribution.

via Slate|

#covid-19 #endemic #future-outbreaks

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Newly Discovered Antibodies Show Promise in Neutralizing COVID-type Viruses

Scientists have discovered antibodies that can neutralize a wide range of coronaviruses, including COVID-19 and its variants, as well as other animal coronaviruses. The antibodies were isolated from a SARS survivor who had been vaccinated against COVID-19, and they exhibited remarkable breadth in their ability to neutralize multiple coronaviruses. This discovery provides hope for the development of pan-coronavirus vaccines that could prevent future outbreaks and protect against emerging coronavirus threats.

via CTV News|

#antibodies #coronavirus-variants #covid-19

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Breakthrough Antibodies: A Promising Defense Against COVID Variants and Future Viral Outbreaks"

Researchers have discovered potent antibodies that can neutralize almost all known variants of the COVID-19 virus, including Omicron. These antibodies can also neutralize other animal coronaviruses that could potentially cause future outbreaks. The antibodies were isolated from the blood of a recovered SARS patient who was subsequently vaccinated against COVID-19, resulting in a broad and powerful antibody response. The most powerful antibody, named E7, can neutralize multiple coronaviruses and maintain activity against even the newest Omicron subvariants. The findings provide hope for the design of a universal coronavirus vaccine and offer potential for preventing future pandemics caused by similar viruses.

via Futurity: Research News|

#antibodies #covid-19 #future-outbreaks