Biology
3 Ways To End A Virus
The article discusses the clash between the Alpha and Delta variants of the coronavirus. Using a hypothetical scenario, it explains how the more transmissible Delta variant outcompetes and drives the Alpha variant towards extinction. The article also explores the ways in which viruses can go extinct, including running out of hosts, killing all hosts, or being outcompeted by another virus or strain. It concludes by discussing the possibility of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, going extinct and the potential for a universal vaccine to prevent all infections.
