Creator explains vaccine beer controversy from @migo_beer
The creator explains the story of Maryland virologist Chris Buck, who developed a 'vaccine beer' to combat polyomavirus. The creator details how Buck used brewer's yeast with viral proteins, tested it on himself and his brother successfully, and then bypassed FDA approval by classifying it as a dietary supplement. The narrative concludes by highlighting the ethical controversy with the NIH, which fears the project could fuel anti-vaccine sentiment, contrasting it with Buck's belief in the importance of his work.
Creator: @migo_beer on Instagram
Transcript
A vaccine beer sparked massive controversy, and here's why. So Maryland virologist Chris Buck studies pilomaviruses, which surgeons are desperately seeking vaccines for because it can affect transplant patients. Buck wanted a quicker solution without all the clinical trials and fed mice live brewer's yeast containing viral proteins. It worse, and he realized that if he made a beer with this, he could sell it as a dietary supplement and bypass FDA approval. In May, he drank a pint daily for about