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Originally posted by slippin: ↑

https://www.scripps.edu/news-and-ev...2-choe-farzan-coronavirus-spike-mutation.html

JUPITER, FL — A tiny genetic mutation in the SARS coronavirus 2 variant circulating throughout Europe and the United States significantly increases the virus’ ability to infect cells, lab experiments performed at Scripps Research show.

“Viruses with this mutation were much more infectious than those without the mutation in the cell culture system we used,” says Scripps Research virologist Hyeryun Choe, PhD, senior author of the study.

“There have been at least a dozen scientific papers talking about the predominance of this mutation,” Farzan says. “Are we just seeing a ‘founder effect?’ Our data nails it. It is not the founder effect.”

Scientists are 'hopeful' that this mutation will not significantly affect the performance of a vaccine. Very scientific this hope business.

It also appears that those previously infected will gain no immunity to this strain. Let's hope that is not the case.

Anyhow, back to the point of my post. Boost your immune system and with luck you will only be mildly affected if you do get it.

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