Hi guys. With the new outbreak there's quite some misinformation going around, and since my major is Biochemistry/Molecular Biology (and having studied virology as part of my degree), I thought I might help out the community on this site, if you have any questions regarding the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, or just viruses in general.
Not giving medical advice though, not qualified for that. More than happy to talk science.
This is cool scientist at UCSF are working with something called nanobodies and a synthetic molecule that stops mechanisms within the virus that allow it to infect human cells. They’re calling it AeroNabs and it’s stable enough to be put in an aerosol spray so it could be administered as an inhaler or nasal spray.
It’s not a cure or vaccine. They think it’s most viable as a preventative measure or as one that could help people who may have been exposed but are not yet symptomatic. However they expect it will be tested for efficacy on the sickest coronavirus patients so possibly a tool in treatment.
It’s not a cure or vaccine. They think it’s most viable as a preventative measure or as one that could help people who may have been exposed but are not yet symptomatic. However they expect it will be tested for efficacy on the sickest coronavirus patients so possibly a tool in treatment.
Hope, Help and Compassion for all
With regards to RobertAnthony's statement about disliking wearing a mask, I'll just briefly address again why one should.
Earlier in this thread I did mention masks were not very effective at preventing one from catching the virus. That's still true. But they are highly effective at preventing one from spreading the virus. The virus has a 14 day incubation period where symptoms do not occur, but is infectious. Hence, one's never really sure who has it, whether it be yourself or others. Hence with everyone wearing a mask transmission is reduced, but the catch is, emphasis on everybody.
It's like a little bit of a self sacrifice for the greater good. But it's not comparable to what you say, a hijab. One's a cultural custom. The other is a protection measure. And no, no one controls you by getting you to wear a mask. Even if some shady "new world order" exists, what do they get out of you having fabric around your face? That's like saying we're being controlled by having to wear clothes.
Additionally, Bill Gates is just some guy who got rich because he invented Windows. That's all.
Earlier in this thread I did mention masks were not very effective at preventing one from catching the virus. That's still true. But they are highly effective at preventing one from spreading the virus. The virus has a 14 day incubation period where symptoms do not occur, but is infectious. Hence, one's never really sure who has it, whether it be yourself or others. Hence with everyone wearing a mask transmission is reduced, but the catch is, emphasis on everybody.
It's like a little bit of a self sacrifice for the greater good. But it's not comparable to what you say, a hijab. One's a cultural custom. The other is a protection measure. And no, no one controls you by getting you to wear a mask. Even if some shady "new world order" exists, what do they get out of you having fabric around your face? That's like saying we're being controlled by having to wear clothes.
Additionally, Bill Gates is just some guy who got rich because he invented Windows. That's all.
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