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I think they could be measuring the wrong thing. While it may be true that the air temperature doesn't change the biology of the virus, air temperature definit

I think they could be measuring the wrong thing. While it may be true that the air temperature doesn't change the biology of the virus, air temperature definitely changes human behavior (what activities we do and where we do them).

war1025 6y ago
On the one hand, this is a useful thing to know. On the other hand, it does seem almost guaranteed to be misinterpreted by most news sources.
SpicyLemonZest 6y ago
Is it known whether transmission of the flu (which is definitely seasonal) is affected by temperature in the way this study covers?
- tshaddox 6y ago
  As far as I can tell there’s no great consensus, but the 3 popular theories seem to be 1) more time indoors, 2) less sunlight thus less vitamin D, and 3) the virus itself transmits better in cold air.
- trhway 6y ago
  it is definitely affected in another way - temperature and humidity do affect the droplets which carry the virus. If i remember correctly the longest droplets lifetime is around the flu seasons. >though protein denaturing occurred at 51 °C no need for masks in sauna :)
brundolf 6y ago
Also immune system response, and so probably severity
chadash 6y ago
I think that they are measuring the correct thing. It’s useful to know how temperature affects the molecular structure of the virus. From a quick glance at the study, they aren’t trying to determine how weather is going to affectHuman behavior, but I’m sure it will be misunderstood this way.
- belorn 6y ago
  Do the molecular structure of spike protein of any seasonal flue change based on temperature? As I understand it, we don't fully understand why seasonal flu is seasonal. The popular suspects are: A change in behavior of people. The decline in the amount of ultraviolet radiation (that damage or kills the virus). That drier air lowers the body defense against respiratory virus infections. That decomposition rate of viruses occur slower in lower temperatures. And finally the lover levels of vitamin D in colder climates. Does this study provide any evidence in regard to any of those theories?
- 8note 6y ago
  Also, it lets you know whether you could change the temperature inside grocery stores and the like to minimize transmission

war1025 6y ago

On the one hand, this is a useful thing to know. On the other hand, it does seem almost guaranteed to be misinterpreted by most news sources.

SpicyLemonZest 6y ago

Is it known whether transmission of the flu (which is definitely seasonal) is affected by temperature in the way this study covers?

tshaddox 6y ago
As far as I can tell there’s no great consensus, but the 3 popular theories seem to be 1) more time indoors, 2) less sunlight thus less vitamin D, and 3) the virus itself transmits better in cold air.
trhway 6y ago
it is definitely affected in another way - temperature and humidity do affect the droplets which carry the virus. If i remember correctly the longest droplets lifetime is around the flu seasons. >though protein denaturing occurred at 51 °C no need for masks in sauna :)

brundolf 6y ago

Also immune system response, and so probably severity

chadash 6y ago

I think that they are measuring the correct thing. It’s useful to know how temperature affects the molecular structure of the virus. From a quick glance at the study, they aren’t trying to determine how weather is going to affectHuman behavior, but I’m sure it will be misunderstood this way.

belorn 6y ago
Do the molecular structure of spike protein of any seasonal flue change based on temperature? As I understand it, we don't fully understand why seasonal flu is seasonal. The popular suspects are: A change in behavior of people. The decline in the amount of ultraviolet radiation (that damage or kills the virus). That drier air lowers the body defense against respiratory virus infections. That decomposition rate of viruses occur slower in lower temperatures. And finally the lover levels of vitamin D in colder climates. Does this study provide any evidence in regard to any of those theories?
8note 6y ago
Also, it lets you know whether you could change the temperature inside grocery stores and the like to minimize transmission