Mice are remarkable laboratory animals as they can be genetically engineered to investigate a wide range of human conditions, Traditional mouse lines are not influenced by coronaviruses but the Jackson Laboratory, in Maine USA, has reportedly developed the Perlman strain, which can be infected by both the SARS Cov and SARS Cov2 viruses (https://www.knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2020/building-mouse-squad-against-covid-19). These rapidly-breeding mammals may give us quick information about how these retro-viruses interact with the cells of their hosts, providing clues about how to medically counter the pandemic.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
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