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Advancements in Vaccine Design for Influenza and Coronavirus
Scientists studying influenza and coronavirus are constantly in an arms race to design vaccines that can combat evolving viruses, and creating a universal vaccine would be a significant advancement. While the possibility of viruses jumping from one species to another is still an open question, designing a vaccine that can adapt to various strains would be a huge step forward.
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There are various factors that affect the contagiousness of COVID-19 including the percentage of symptomatic population, ways in which the virus is spread, biological components, and social components.
10:21 - 12:28 (02:06)
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There are various factors that affect the contagiousness of COVID-19 including the percentage of symptomatic population, ways in which the virus is spread, biological components, and social components.
ChapterAdvancements in Vaccine Design for Influenza and Coronavirus
Episode#90 – Dmitry Korkin: Computational Biology of Coronavirus
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Scientists attribute the ability of the coronavirus to cross from bats to humans to a few changes in its viral genome.
12:28 - 15:04 (02:36)
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Scientists attribute the ability of the coronavirus to cross from bats to humans to a few changes in its viral genome. Even with ongoing research to identify the initial infected human, some mutations are considered responsible for the virus's transferability across species.
ChapterAdvancements in Vaccine Design for Influenza and Coronavirus
Episode#90 – Dmitry Korkin: Computational Biology of Coronavirus
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Scientists study the genomic sequences of viruses, like influenza or bat viruses, to understand how they can jump from species to species and infect humans.
15:04 - 16:23 (01:18)
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Scientists study the genomic sequences of viruses, like influenza or bat viruses, to understand how they can jump from species to species and infect humans. Despite controversy, it's important to understand how viruses can be modified, as it informs our awareness of potential pandemics.
ChapterAdvancements in Vaccine Design for Influenza and Coronavirus
Episode#90 – Dmitry Korkin: Computational Biology of Coronavirus
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The ability to create a vaccine against all strains of influenza A would be a significant achievement in the world of vaccines, as influenza is constantly changing.
16:23 - 21:58 (05:34)
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The ability to create a vaccine against all strains of influenza A would be a significant achievement in the world of vaccines, as influenza is constantly changing. However, it is an ongoing challenge due to viruses consistently emerging with new strains.