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> the spike protein from a new virus and splicing it to the backbone of a known one like SARS The spike protein was already a defining feature of SARS-CoV when
by akiselev 5y ago
> the spike protein from a new virus and splicing it to the backbone of a known one like SARS
The spike protein was already a defining feature of SARS-CoV when it emerged and became "known" [1]. That's why it was classified as a coronavirus! [2]
Edit: Appears I have misread, see reply
[1] https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.1086418 https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.1086418
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronavirus#Structure https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronavirus#Structure
- basch 5y agoI dont fully follow what you are saying. The statement was about grafting a new spike in place of an old one. Where is it implied that SARS doesnt have a spike? I dont even think that is the important takeaway. The no-see-um editing technique can apply to more than just spike proteins. I dont think its being implied that thats what happened.