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Creating a Weather Map of Pathogens
The idea of creating a weather map of pathogens by aggregating data sources and scaling up testing capabilities could help in dynamically updating maps on an hourly basis, depicting how viruses spread around the world. This detection system is a three-tier system where clinicians in different fields could rapidly determine the infections of immediate interest at the front line.
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With relatively minimal investment, in clinic diagnostics could be developed to effectively pinpoint specific diseases like respiratory infections, identifying serious pandemics in real-time.
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With relatively minimal investment, in clinic diagnostics could be developed to effectively pinpoint specific diseases like respiratory infections, identifying serious pandemics in real-time.
ChapterCreating a Weather Map of Pathogens
Episode#193 – Rob Reid: The Existential Threat of Engineered Viruses and Lab Leaks
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The possibility of aggregating multiple data sources to create a dynamic map that tracks the spread of viruses throughout the world is very exciting.
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The possibility of aggregating multiple data sources to create a dynamic map that tracks the spread of viruses throughout the world is very exciting. Including home and other types of testing and monitoring search engine queries could provide earlier detection and predictions of outbreaks.