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There is a lot of criticism of Chinese research that tested a new corona mutation on “humanized” mice. The genetically modified form of GX/2017, a cousin of Covid-19, caused all mice tested to die within eight days.
The scientists had altered the mouse DNA so that the brains looked more like human brains. The mammals were then given the GX_P2V virus, which attacked the brain, lungs, bones, eyes and trachea within a few days. “This highlights the risk of GX_P2V spreading to humans and provides a unique perspective for understanding how Covid-related viruses attack cells,” the Chinese researchers said.
Genetic biologist Francois Balloux from University College London describes the Chinese experiment as “completely pointless” and “reckless”. “I don’t know what you can learn from intentionally infecting strange humanized mice with a random virus.”
The study does not describe the strict safety measures required for this type of research. Balloux therefore fears the worst. He also points out that there is a high probability that the Covid-19 virus was created precisely through such experiments.
Balloux is supported by Stanford professor Gennadi Glinsky. He writes on X: “This madness must stop as soon as possible before it is too late.”
Bron(nen): New York Post
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