{"id":2151658,"date":"2024-01-17T14:09:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T19:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-lab-experiments-on-highly-lethal-covid-variant\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T14:16:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T19:16:44","slug":"chinese-lab-experiments-on-highly-lethal-covid-variant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-lab-experiments-on-highly-lethal-covid-variant\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese lab conducts experiments on highly lethal COVID variant"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchinese-lab-experiments-on-highly-lethal-covid-variant%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2151658&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Deadly Coronavirus Variant with \u200ca 100% Mortality \u2064Rate on Mice Raises Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>A\u200c groundbreaking study conducted by a Chinese lab earlier this year has shed light on a highly lethal coronavirus variant. This\u200b variant, known as GX_P2V, has been found to have a 100% mortality rate on mice that were genetically modified to mimic human viral reception.<\/p>\n<p>The mice, when exposed to GX_P2V, \u200csuccumbed to the virus within a mere seven to eight days. Scientists believe that the cause of death \u200dwas a brain \u200dinfection that\u200b occurred \u200clater in the viral process. Disturbingly, by day \u200dseven, the mice displayed alarming symptoms such as weight loss,\u200c slouched posture,\u200c and white eyes.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This\u200b underscores a \u200cspillover risk of\u2062 GX_P2V into humans and provides a unique model for understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2-related viruses,&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The scientists behind the study emphasized the potential danger of\u200c GX_P2V infecting humans and its significance\u200c in\u200c unraveling the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2-related viruses. It is\u2063 worth noting that this coronavirus variant \u200bwas first identified in pangolins back in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>However, not everyone is \u2063convinced \u200dof the value of this study. Several researchers have publicly criticized the experiment, deeming it scientifically pointless and potentially\u200d hazardous. University College London Genetics Institute director\u2062 Francois Balloux expressed his skepticism, stating, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BallouxFrancois\/status\/1744932362704556331\">It&#8217;s a terrible study, scientifically totally pointless. I can see nothing of vague interest \u200bthat could be learned from force-infecting a weird breed of humanized mice with a random virus.<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p>Richard Ebright, a professor at Rutgers \u200bUniversity, \u200bconcurred with\u200c Balloux&#8217;s assessment, highlighting the absence of information regarding biosafety precautions taken \u2064during \u200cthe research. He drew parallels to the research conducted in Wuhan from 2016 to \u20642019, which is believed to have led to the COVID-19 pandemic. \u200bEbright warned, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/R_H_Ebright\/status\/1744958144382390335\">The absence of this information raises \u200bthe concerning possibility that part or all of this research, like the research in \u200bWuhan, was performed\u200b without the minimal biosafety containment and practices \u200cessential for \u200bresearch\u200c with \u2064a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/completely-incorrect-fauci-denies-funding-gain-of-function-research-at-wuhan-lab-in-tense-exchange-with-rand-paul\/\" title=\"\u2018Completely Incorrect\u2019: Fauci Denies Funding Gain Of Function Research At Wuhan Lab In Tense Exchange With Rand Paul\">potential pandemic pathogen<\/a>.<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p>The scrutiny surrounding this study intensified following \u200bDr. Anthony Fauci&#8217;s recent testimony,\u2063 where he reportedly acknowledged \u200bthat the &#8220;lab leak&#8221; theory, suggesting\u200c that the virus originated from a\u2062 Chinese laboratory, was not a\u2063 conspiracy theory. While\u200c most federal\u200d agencies do not officially endorse\u200d the lab leak \u2062theory, the FBI and the Department of Energy have identified it as the most plausible explanation for the origins of the coronavirus.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the alarming symptoms exhibited by \u2064the mice infected with GX_P2V?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ind this variant concerning due to its high mortality rate and the possibility \u2062of it crossing over into humans. This discovery highlights the importance \u200cof \u200dstudying and understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of similar viruses.<\/p>\n<p>GX_P2V is a variant of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus\u200c 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the mortality rate of \u200bthe original strain of the virus\u200b varies, this new variant poses an immediate threat\u200d with a 100%\u200d mortality rate on\u2062 the modified mice.<\/p>\n<p>The study,\u200d conducted \u200bby researchers at a Chinese lab, involved infecting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-dam-of-lies-surrounding-covid-lab-leak-is-breaking\/\" title=\"The Dam of Lies Surrounding COVID Lab Leak Is Breaking\">genetically modified mice<\/a> with GX_P2V. The mice \u2062showed rapid deterioration\u2064 of health, with death\u200b occurring within a remarkably short span of seven \u2062to eight days. The exact cause of death was identified\u2064 as \u2064a brain infection that developed later\u2064 in\u2063 the viral process.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the mice exhibited alarming symptoms by\u2062 day seven, \u200bincluding weight loss,\u2064 slouched posture,\u200d and white eyes. These observations are consistent \u2064with the\u2062 severe symptoms observed in \u200chuman COVID-19 cases, such as respiratory distress and organ failure. This similarity suggests that GX_P2V could potentially cause similar outcomes in humans, making it \u2063a\u200b significant cause for concern.<\/p>\n<p>The implications \u200bof\u200c this study are substantial. The research\u2064 highlights the potential risk of spillover from GX_P2V to humans. Spillover\u2063 occurs\u2064 when\u200c a virus jumps from one\u200c species to another, potentially leading to a new epidemic or pandemic. Previous outbreaks, including SARS and Ebola, \u200dhave caused devastating consequences and resulted from spillover events.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, this study provides a unique\u2064 model for scientists to \u2063investigate the pathogenic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses. By studying GX_P2V in\u2063 the genetically modified mice, researchers can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-claims-latest-russian-offensive-in-ukraine-has-backfired\/\" title=\"White House says Russia's recent attack in Ukraine has failed.\">gain valuable insights<\/a> into how \u200bthe virus affects \u2064the brain and causes severe symptoms. This knowledge can aid in the development of \u200ceffective treatments and preventive measures.<\/p>\n<p>Health authorities \u200dworldwide must closely monitor any \u2062emerging \u200bvariants of the coronavirus, including \u2064GX_P2V. The identification\u2062 of highly lethal variants emphasizes the importance\u2064 of continued surveillance and research to understand the virus&#8217;s behavior and potential threats. This knowledge will\u2062 enable scientists to develop appropriate strategies, such as targeted vaccines or therapeutics, to combat new variants effectively.<\/p>\n<p>While this \u200dparticular variant&#8217;s mortality rate is alarming, it \u2062is\u200d essential to approach such findings with caution. Further research is needed to determine the variant&#8217;s exact transmission\u200c potential and its implications for \u200bpublic health. Continued collaboration among scientists, health authorities, and researchers\u200c worldwide is crucial to combat the \u2062ongoing \u2064pandemic \u200dand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/many-questions-but-few-answers-in-congressional-hearing-on-mauis-wildfire-and-electric-provider\/\" title=\"Congressional hearing on Maui's wildfire and electric provider raises numerous questions, yet provides limited answers.\">mitigate future risks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200c conclusion, the discovery of \u2062the GX_P2V variant with\u2064 a 100% mortality rate on genetically modified mice raises concerns about its potential spillover to humans. This groundbreaking study provides a unique model for understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of\u200d related\u200d viruses and underlines the need\u200d for continued surveillance and research. Efforts must be \u200bmade to\u200c study \u200cand combat emerging variants effectively to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-to-drop-most-vaccine-proof-mask-mandates-but-not-for-schools\/\" title=\"Chicago To Drop Most Vaccine Proof, Mask Mandates \u2014 But Not For Schools\">safeguard public health<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Chinese lab published a study this year on a highly deadly coronavirus variant, GX_P2V. The virus caused 100% mortality in mice modified to mimic human viral reception. 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