Name: 3 ways to end a virus
Uploaded: 2022-12-22T16:08:33Z
Duration: 5 min 49 s
Description: Viruses are wildly successful organisms. There are about 100 million times as many virus particles on Earth as there are stars in the observable universe. Even so, viruses can and do go extinct. So, what is the possibility of the virus that causes COVID-19 going extinct? Explore the three main ways viruses can be driven to extinction. [Directed by Anton Bogaty, narrated by George Zaidan].

Viruses are wildly successful organisms. There are about 100 million times as many virus particles on Earth as there are stars in the observable universe. Even so, viruses can and do go extinct. So, what is the possibility of the virus that causes COVID-19 going extinct? Explore the three main ways viruses can be driven to extinction. [Directed by Anton Bogaty, narrated by George Zaidan]. 

 TED-Ed: 3 ways to end a virus

3 ways to end a virus

The quest for a universal SARS-CoV-2 vaccine epitomizes humanity's pursuit of scientific innovation to outmaneuver an ever-evolving threat.

Delta variant's higher transmission rate swiftly outcompetes Alpha, highlighting virus evolution and competition dynamics.

Virus extinction can occur through host depletion, human intervention via vaccines, or being outcompeted by another virus strain.