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Slack / Private Message Drop, p.792 [SLACK_001006] · slack_pm:msg:08245

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Date
2021-05-12 23:32
Type
chat message · slack
recipient
Kristian G. Andersen, Robert F. Garry, Andrew Rambaut
speaker
Edward C. Holmes
Topics
Furin cleavage site and molecular featuresNatural origin / zoonotic spillover

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5. Virus is adapted to spread in multiple hosts (e.g. mink). 6. Same RBD found in pangolins so it is in nature.

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Same RBD found in pangolins so it is in nature. needs context speaker_own asserts

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  1. 2021-05-12 23:26 Andrew Rambaut open
    > I would never hang my hat on any of it. But I would send a letter to Science
  2. 2021-05-12 23:30 Edward C. Holmes open
    False equivalence is that the gamey tasting menu is full of bloody viruses (although we can't use this). Some ofthese animals were sick and sold.
  3. 2021-05-12 23:30 Kristian G. Andersen open
    Andrew - any chance you can please write a point about the likelihood? Basically what you already have but in a few sentences?
  4. 2021-05-12 23:30 Kristian G. Andersen open
    > False equivalence is that the gamey tasting menu is full of bloody viruses (although we can't use this). Some ofthese animals were sick and sold.I honestly don't understand we aren't all already dead - it's a fucking miracle.
  5. 2021-05-12 23:32 Edward C. Holmes
    5. Virus is adapted to spread in multiple hosts (e.g. mink). 6. Same RBD found in pangolins so it is in nature.
  6. 2021-05-12 23:33 Kristian G. Andersen open
    "No evidence either way". Sure. Until you think about it.
  7. 2021-05-12 23:35 Kristian G. Andersen open
    Alright, off to bed for me - I'll pick it up again tomorrow (unless somebody wants to answer before - I might waste too much time again... :wink: . :beer:
  8. 2021-05-12 23:37 Edward C. Holmes open
    Yes, get some rest

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