Prof Matilu Mwau, who has had 20 years’ experience as a virologist, medical doctor and a research leader, shares what he thinks we should all know about viruses. Scientists might know how to create viruses, but there are limitations around how well they can do this. Coronavirus does not have human signatures.Bacteria and fungi are living things; viruses are non-living things. To be effective, viruses need to multiply and consume energy, and therefore they take advantage of host cells. In animals, some viruses are species-specific, so they will affect only a certain kind of animal.

Source: Standard Digital July 12, 2020 21:00 UTC