Corona Virus and advances in science

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Corona Virus and advances in science

CAVEAT: Although I understand scientific method, I am pretty much scientifically illiterate., so please forgive me if the following is simply fantasy .

I thought of this after watching the clips cognostic posted on robotic limbs.

I started thinking about the space race. I understand there were peripheral discoveries. The only one I can think of right now is Teflon, with which I have issues.

THERE are currently thousands (?) of scientists world wide trying to find a vaccine or cure for Coronavirus. How likely is it that peripheral discoveries will be made? I was thinking of say advances in gene sequencing or in the treatment of viral infections (?).

Just a thought.

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