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The importance of understanding past research on SARS in developing effective vaccines against COVID-19.
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Research on animal models showed virus presence in lungs before symptoms, highlighting the need for effective upper airway mucosal system. • 0:16
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17 years of research on SARS provided a foundation for understanding and building knowledge on SARS-CoV-2. • 1:04
Challenges in developing vaccines for SARS due to immune pathology and allergic responses.
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Live attenuated influenza and coronavirus vaccines failed and caused immune pathology. • 1:51
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Standard platforms for vaccine development against SARS were ineffective. • 2:23
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Injectable vaccines for SARS triggered allergic responses, leading to caution in development. • 2:45
Limitations of mRNA vaccines against highly mutable RNA viruses and the importance of developing effective therapeutics.
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Not all viruses are amenable to vaccination. • 3:21
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Reasons why vaccinating against highly mutable RNA viruses is ineffective. • 3:42
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Suggestion to pivot resources towards developing effective therapeutics. • 4:01
