Yes, but evolutionary pressures wouldn’t be shaping bioterrorism created viruses in the short run. Also, until we can cure the common cold what’s to prevent terrorists (in 10 years with CRISPR) from making a cold virus that’s much more virulent, that stays hidden for a few months, and then kills its host.
Yes, but evolutionary pressures wouldn’t be shaping bioterrorism created viruses in the short run. Also, until we can cure the common cold what’s to prevent terrorists (in 10 years with CRISPR) from making a cold virus that’s much more virulent, that stays hidden for a few months, and then kills its host.