One mutation away from disaster: Coronavirus exposes a huge weakness in our national preparedness
Our inattentiveness as a nation to biodefense has resulted in this alarming truth: We are one mutation away from biological disaster. Just one genetic change and a virus like coronavirus or influenza can become far more contagious and lethal, or the antibiotics we depend on to kill bacteria can be rendered ineffective.
Rule Z – There is never, ever just one zombie.
