Utilizing artificial intelligence and mathematical modeling, researchers have revealed that human behavior, encompassing measures like lockdowns and isolation, plays a role in the development of new COVID-19 strains. In its initial stages, the SARS-CoV-2 virus evolved to increase transmissibility.
Published in Nature Communications, the researchers’ findings offer fresh insights into the connection between human behavior and the evolution of disease-causing agents.
Similar to other living organisms, viruses undergo evolution, with those possessing survival advantages dominating the gene pool. Various environmental factors, including human behavior, contribute to this evolution.
Isolating infected individuals and implementing lockdowns to manage outbreaks can intricately influence virus evolution. It is crucial to predict these changes to develop adaptive treatments and interventions effectively.
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