Scientists are working on "everything vaccines" (economist.com)

by andsoitis 63 comments 49 points
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[−] zaknil 41d ago

> put the lungs into a constant state of readiness, allowing fast responses to almost any invading germ

Succeeding at this would prove that our bodies have the capacity to do that but evolution "tuned" the system differently. A corollary would be that this vaccination is probably a net negative for public health, even if nobody'd really know why.

[−] gdevenyi 41d ago

> put the lungs into a constant state of readiness, allowing fast responses to almost any invading germ

Pretty sure we call this "autoimmune disorder"

[−] jmward01 41d ago
It seems like every year we find links between viruses and disease. I wonder if broader vaccines will lead to accidentally eradicating some diseases like the HPV vaccine is currently eradicating cervical cancer.
[−] grokcodec 41d ago
1. do randomized control against *inert* placebo 2. measure net health benefit over 10 years

If #1 and #2 look good, by all means roll this out.

[−] nomdep 41d ago
That’s how the zombie apocalypse starts in many novels
[−] neuroelectron 41d ago
So like the AI of vaccines? Sounds promising!
[−] mrbluecoat 41d ago
I hesitate applying credibility to any article written on April 1
[−] JaceDev 41d ago
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[−] KetoManx64 41d ago
How much you want to bet that you'll have to get a yearly booster shot so their stock prices can keep going up?
[−] chistev 41d ago
Joe Rogan wouldn't like this.
[−] bckr 42d ago
“Put that **** directly into my veins”, as they say