I'll vouch for it. This is one of the best layperson's explanations I've seen. Very clear description of the risks posed by segmented genomes vs not etc.
Remember there was a vaccine candidate for SARS. It was not further developed for financial reasons. In a different world we could have started into this crisis with a working vaccine delivery system for corona viruses. That had been clinically tested already, maybe us a massive head start like we have on the seasonal flu every year.
Peter runs the investment firm RA Capital Management, which could stand to make a pretty penny with the introduction of an effective vaccine. Not saying he's wrong, but he may have a conflict of interest here.
Yes, but I believe his intention in writing this article is to explain the science behind why there will be highly likely a working vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 virus, rather than giving specific companies in his VC portfolio who make vaccines a PR boost.
What's the actual evidence presented here? He explains the problem space and technology, but that's not the same as evidence that we're certain a vaccine will work for SARS-CoV-2
Great but if the vaccine takes a year before it can be used it’s too little too late. You can’t keep these lockdowns up for a year so they’ll have to be lifted and then everyone will get infected and either die or become immune anyway.
