How do we keep labs that handle dangerous pathogens safe and leak-free? Dig into the ongoing debate over virology research.
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Since the 1970s, researchers have engineered superbugs. While this research could help us prepare for future outbreaks, the stakes of this work are extremely high: if even one dangerous virus escaped a lab, it could cause a global pandemic. So, what can we do to minimize risk? And is the knowledge gained even worth the risk in the first place? Dig into the ongoing debate over virology research.
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Everybody has already experienced what could happen 😉
I cant believe Covid 19 was not mentioned here
There are a lot of countries that would rather the world suffer than admit they accidently leaked a biological weapon they were developing.
hmmmmmm I sure wonder why he uploaded this video……
it becomes corono virus
5 mins long video and no mention of the Wuhan virus originated from China!! Great work Ted
Why start it ?
Covid
These scientists are putting our lives at stake.
But China says it's ok keep working
Covid…. Why is this even a video
Answer to ur title : COVID 🌚
This is just like Rick’s Potion #9
It's Chyna
Just ask China lol
Not one mention of 2020 or covid. Is YT still banning the topic or do many people still feel the whole thing wasn't an elaborate plan?
These scientists who tinker with viruses should infect themselves with their creations. Let them experience the worst case scenario.
The world needs to lessen these kind of idiots.
Just like COVID?
A: Covid-19
People in Wuhab should definitely see this
Very interesting!
In regards to covid zoonotic origin is the most likely with currently available evidence.
That said, greater security and a more robust, international, pandemic early warning system should be developed. I feel the lesson we should learn from
Covid pandemic is to be better prepared for the next. Not endlessly re-frame the last pandemic for political gain.