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25. When we consider that cv builds itself based on DNA of different cells it attaches to, that's how

Fri Apr 24, 2020, 11:48 PM

Apr 2020

'mutations' happen. Building from whatever different cells contain that works to replicate itself.

Even within one human, the killing of mutations depends on the immunity system's ability to sort out the one common enzyme that exists across mutations, since cv moves around to various organs in the body. It doesn't stay in the lungs.

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Chinese report: 30 mutations SheltieLover Apr 2020 #19

Thanks much, no wonder the stuff I've read- 30 strains?! appalachiablue Apr 2020 #21

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When we consider that cv builds itself based on DNA of different cells it attaches to, that's how ancianita Apr 2020 #25

😳🤯 SheltieLover Apr 2020 #26

Non-medical person here, too. Just a reader of books on microbes and viruses. ancianita Apr 2020 #29

TY for the welcome 😊 SheltieLover Apr 2020 #30

Wow, I must have my head examined. You're an oldie here! Or else you've done a lot of posting ancianita Apr 2020 #31

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