Very good news regarding the Coronavirus

A lot of progress has taken place in understanding the coranavirus.
The genes have been sequenced and proteins have been made.
Indeed, one of those proteins is a "spike" protein that the virus uses to attach
to a host cell. It's sort of like an anchor that initiates further progress in the
infection process.
After the virus attached to the cell, the membranes of the cell and the virus then fuse,
enabling the RNA of the virus to enter the cell and direct new virus production.

Well, genes for this spike protein itself have been isolated and incorporated into cells.
These cells were then used to make lots of this spike protein.
Subsequently, this protein has been 3D mapped and now it has been sent to many
research teams to both produce drugs for treatment and to use as antigens to make vaccines.

Thus within a month or two, vaccines will possibly become made and tested for effectiveness.
The bottom line, is that progress is rapidly being undertaken.

There may actually be something good to come out of this. The common cold is caused by a virus
in the coronavirus family. Imagine if one of the vaccines against the new virus also works to
prevent the common cold. It is possible. It would be a nice positive side effect.
I can hear the potential commercials now. laugh

Here's a recent article from LiveScience;

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But that’s going to take time. Finding a vaccine for the 2019 novel coronavirus, McLellan says, would take at the very least 18 to 24 months.
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Mark - the spike protein itself could be used as a vaccine.
They already have mammalian cells producing it.
They just have to run some trials to see if it is an effective antigen. It should be.
It's a foreign protein displayed on the surface of the virus that sticks out from the virus.
Certainly it is a prime candidate to see if it is an effective antigen.
If not, it could be altered slightly and then used as a vaccine.
One they have a protein that works, it's just a matter of ramping up the production of it.
That has worked in other vaccines. Given the priority, I don't think it will take as long as 3 months.
Given the priority, I don't think it will take as long as 3 months.[Unquote ]


3 months is a heck of a long time for this virus to travel before containment.
Yep I know this virus is very dangerous but when looking into everything sometimes I think through the ages our body do not have the fight anymore.
We seem to find a cure for all ills to the extent they change and come back worse. Or is it because we take meds for everything now without waiting to see if the body will fight it first. ???? just thoughts
Scientists say the pangolin endangered by Chinese smuggling may have passed the coronavirus to humans

a problem regarding the spread of anything is how employers encourage people to come to work sick. i've even heard people almost brag about how sick they are but come to work, like they're so dedicated. unfortunately, we share phones, keyboards, doorknobs, refrigerator and microwave handles, pens, copy machines etc.
CDC's internal press briefing just got released (audio only). Very insightful! @ 7:25 but not know what the source of infection was.
As an update, Canada now has a coronavirus vaccine that is in the animal testing stage.

Vaccine is being tested now on 5 people as of March 16, 2020
Yes. This is good progress. Hopefully the results will be positive and larger scale trials will be conducted.
The World Health Organization states that 20 coronavirus vaccines are currently in development and testing.

Yesterday from CNBC ;

Glad they are making headway regarding the vaccines...but still better to isolate and not subject yourself with others...for people who work in hospitals...they need to be extra careful...
Both are important. We can't isolate ourselves forever. But, it is currently very important.
Cabin fever is real...wow

But being on line helps...wine
The Aussies have already injected healthy people with a vaccine they hope will work..These people who volunteered as guinea pigs hope they don't have side affects...
Often prisoners volunteer for such trials in exchange for credit against their prison sentence.
The guinea pig lady who I heard speak was so not a prisoner.
OK. I said "often", not always.
Australia invented the car radio and the wine cask, amongst other things. So we'll probably be the ones to sort this mess out too.

teddybear
That's some good news.

it would be nice if the world can can start to function in a normal way again.

I bet the people that worked from home during this virus will want to continue doing so.

It would be nice to clear up the pollution and the freeways.
My guess, is that crime is probably down too, unless it involves toilet paper, or hand sanitizer. laugh
P - if the solution has anything to do with kangaroos, wallabies, or Koala bears, my money is on you guys. laugh
@op you bet crime is down? So why are guns sold out? Why the long queues to buy guns and ammo. If it is down at present, you perhaps you should bet it will take the same upward curve as covid cases
Why ? "Paranoia will destroy ya.."
One of the symptoms of Covid-19 is NOT to commit crimes. roll eyes
Under normal circumstances, that sounds about right. However, there is more urgency, and thus more activity, and more rapid approval with this Covid-19. Just because you read something, does not necessarily mean, that it is right. Afterall, it was written by journalists, not scientists. As stated above, there are currently 20 vaccines under development now and some are already in human trials. This speed has never before been accomplished with any other vaccine. Part of this progress is due to improved techniques for DNA & RNA sequencing.

You're right, that it would be harmful to disseminate inaccurate & misleading information. However, it is a service to disseminate accurate hopeful information.
Until we are able to actually get an effective vaccine, rigid adherence to precautionary avoidance guidelines is manditory. That does not change. However, the broadcasting of actual progress gives hope for the future and that hope is positive in times when it might wrongly seem hopeless. peace
JimN

Why do people want to politisize everything...lol...laugh

I just would have told the idiot to go f...himself...really tired of these jaded guys...mumbling
A winning attitude focuses on what we can do.
Resigning to what we can't do, most frequently leads to a path resulting in an opposite outcome.
Thankfully, good scientists generally have a can do attitude.
It has led to amazing successes. peace
Things Might Be Lookin' Up ...

cowboy
Should have watched Face the Nation. Mild outlook 3 to 8 weeks maybe? Transcript: Scott Gottlieb discusses coronavirus on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2020
A new site that does a good job of tracking testing in the U.S.

The COVID Tracking Project
"Things Might Be Lookin' Up ..."

@Mic This is the most likely outcome and it's important to continue to re-emphasize it. Panic and stress are a significant contributor to ill health. It's important to take a deep breath. Follow the health guidelines, sure, but make sure to continue to invite perspective. Panic is contagious. But the good news is that positive thinking is also. We need to practice the latter to beat the former. We will get through this.
Just a few minutes ago ...

President Trumps News Conference within 25 min. Sounds like NYC will be locked down or controlled within city limits?

hmmm

cowboy
A few months ago, this would've been over the top & a bit ridiculous ...

It's now a stinging indictment of Human Nature.
Makes one ashamed to be us ... moping

cowboy
Ships on the East and West Coast, Trump was reading my input from the fallout. China was lazy and sloppy. I here Italy has real Covid-19 numbers.
I sea More than 6 inches of heavy, wet snow may accumulate in these areas.

Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected toward the coast. no lock down yet for NYClaugh
I'm guessing, that some people have their toilet paper stored in those bunkers right now Mic. laugh

Those old Twilight Zone episodes are good & funny in their own way.
Jim,

I'm no microbiologist, but a Queensland team, are looking at an mRNA, based potential vaccine, which, when injected, enters the body's cells, causing them to produce a protein, which "clogs up" the receptors on the Covid virus, rendering it non-infective.
Clinical trials have already begun, I believe.
Bo
Thanks for your comment...cheers
People need to stay calm and what JimN is doing just that...the virus is not political...lol...laugh
What is it with those people anyways...roll eyes

wine

1) The subject arose during an IRL conversation. One insightful observation -- "Covid is a Pepper's Wet Dream." ...

happy place

2) Kinda prophetic, too! ... uh oh

cowboy
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