Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Tag: Nature Sets Barriers to Risky Viruses

Nature Sets Barriers to Risky Viruses, While China’s Gain-of-Function Study Is Breaking Them

from The Epoch Times:

While scientists strive to improve human health and well-being, gain-of-function research could cause more harm than good.

We’re not afraid of the tigers in the zoo because we trust they cannot attack. But what if someone opens the cage?

Many viruses are highly lethal in nature but cannot infect humans. Fear arises when these viruses break the species barrier.

This can happen naturally or through risky research practices, particularly gain-of-function (GOF) research.