Omicron may be a "reverse zoonosis", say scientists.

[roamer65]

Interesting theory and definitely would explain the numerous mutations on its spike proteins.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/some-experts-suggest-omicron-variant-may-have-evolved-in-an-animal-host

Definitely worth reading.

[Joinfortmill]

1. Wow

[PSPS]

2. "definitely would explain?"

Actually, the article says "Some experts suggest omicron variant may have evolved in an animal host" and "it’s probably more likely it was circulating undetected, in an immunocompromised individual." So it's just a theory.

In any case, we're about due for an encouraging announcement from Walter Reed. The army has been working on this for two years and apparently has what looks like it might be a universal vaccine against all forms of the coronavirus.

[RobinA]

3. There's A Very Interesting

article in the NYT Magazine that talks about the movement back and forth from humans to animals. It focusses on minks, which have been seriously affected by COVID.