The study added mutations to the Texas H5N1 strain, enhancing its ability to bind to human cells, indicating a potential for near-pandemic levels of transmission.
Dr. Lentzos argues that while no major biosafety concerns exist with the lab experiment, the study should have addressed biosafety and biosecurity more explicitly.
The paper highlights the need for responsible science, emphasizing the risks of accidentally creating a human-made pandemic through genetic research.
Preparation for potential zoonotic transmission of bovine H5N1 to humans remains crucial, despite concerns about the implications of the published research.
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