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The term genetically engineered really has no meaning in this situation other than to provide maybe some more negative labeling that is not needed.
genetic engineering, the artificial manipulation, modification, and recombination of DNA or other nucleic acid molecules in order to modify an organism or population of organisms. The term genetic engineering is generally used to refer to methods of recombinant DNA technology, which emerged from basic research in microbial genetics.
originally posted by: IndieA
I'm sorry you don't like the semantics of "genetic engineering". How about "lab created", "man-made", or "DNA modified".
originally posted by: IndieA
It sounds like you do not understand the science of genetic engineering, like many others I've come across.
It's okay though, we all have our intellectual weaknesses.
And thankfully, science goes beyond narratives.
RaTG13 bears a strong resemblance to the SARS-CoV-2 genome (it shares 96.1% nucleotide similarity), and its identification in animal droppings is a supporting piece of evidence for SARS-CoV-2's natural origin.[7] The main area of divergence between RaTG13 and SARS-CoV-2 is in the receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the spike protein (S), which is the portion that binds to the receptor protein on the surface of the host cell and causes infection.
whoops a couple of equal signs which makes embedding difficult i wonder why they doo that ?
originally posted by: annonentity
whoops a couple of equal signs which makes embedding difficult i wonder why they doo that ?
originally posted by: MrGashler
Using the term "almost perfect match" when talking about ANYTHING to do with chemistry highlights a fundamental lack of understanding of the basic concepts, or an intentional effort to misdirect. Margarine is an "almost perfect match" for plastic, yet margarine isn't plastic.
This is even more relevant when discussing genetics. Humans share 85% of our DNA with a mouse and 61% of our DNA with a fruit fly.
Geez, do you all want to get seriously into the weeds on this? I asked for proof that it was genetically engineered.
originally posted by: MrGashler
You'll notice my slam on you, which was absolutely correct, was over your use of "almost perfect match". I chose to bring up DNA to highlight the monumental differences between things that are "almost perfect matches". Same goes for bringing up the chemical similarity between margarine and plastic. That phrase didn't come from the information you quoted. It came from you. And the statement is factually incorrect and incredibly misleading. Even the information you quoted didn't describe it as "almost a perfect match".
originally posted by: NemesisB
You seem to be apologising on behalf of the pharmaceutical companies and ask for proof when the mainstream has never provided any proof that their medical products are safe and effective in the first place.
Deaths and serious injuries by vaccines that were never tested before in human beings and rushed to create the greatest possible profit. Lawsuits against the pharmaceutical because of the serious adverse reactions and deaths. Vaccines that have been discontinued due to their severe adverse reactions and deaths. The greatest number of adverse reactions from mRNA products from all other vaccines put together in the history of vaccination.
You really need to have magical powers to convince the public this wasn't a failed project.
originally posted by: Xtrozero
originally posted by: Cracka
Did you miss the part where our government acknowledged the fact that COVID-19 probably came from that lab in Wuhan? Pay attention!
A few years back when the term genetically engineered was being passed around, first I thought what does that even mean as if just saying those two words explains everything? If it was engineered as a bioweapon they really messed it up as to how overall weak it is. so what was the purpose?
I did read an article that talked about COVID-19 being in remote areas of China for years before 2019 came along and it was brought to the lab there because they didn't want it to spread some point in the future before they could have a vaccine.
I do believe 100% that the initial spread came from that lab that had the lowest safety rating of any lab of its type, and the Chinese were not ready for when it got out and hit the market and then on to the rest of the world.
The term genetically engineered really has no meaning in this situation other than to provide maybe some more negative labeling that is not needed.