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Mutant Virus DOOM
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Originally posted by AtW View Post"Scientists at the Porton Down facility in Wiltshire are growing samples of the new strain before adding serum taken from vaccinated patients to test the response. The results are expected in a “couple of weeks,” Whitehall sources said.
Many of the mutations observed in the new variant have occurred on the virus’ spike protein, which it uses to latch onto human cells.
Scientists are concerned because nearly all Covid vaccines – including the Pfizer jab currently being rolled out across the country – work by targeting this protein. It is also feared that people who caught the old virus could be susceptible again to the new variant.
The Ministry of Defence facility is understood to be researching the new strain at Biosafety Level Three, one below the highest tier reserved for weapons-grade threats."
Scientists in race to prove whether vaccine effective against new Covid strain
Imagine the kind of tulip they've got in Level 4"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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A ray of good news for the UK is in the FX markets. The weakening GBP is great news for exports.Last edited by Old Greg; 21 December 2020, 08:23.Comment
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Originally posted by AtW View PostNo, i think they are hiding something really big
"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostA ray of good news for the UK is in the FX markets. The weakening GBP is great news for exports.Comment
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Originally posted by AtW View Post
Imagine the kind of tulip they've got in Level 4
"Biosafety level 4 laboratories are used for diagnostic work and research on easily transmitted pathogens which can cause fatal disease"
Ebola, Ricin - to name but two.Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostExcellent, as the border is closed...Comment
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“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostMutant small pox and mutant measles.
When the fun stops, STOP.Comment
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