Ya know...China had a vaccine created based on the DNA of the virus within 24 hrs. That was on our news last night. HOW has the gravity of THAT slipped by most??! With all the trauma of this year, most won't be able to believe such things.
Not necessarily. One of the things needed to get FDA approval is a complete chemical description of the vaccine. In this case, it's going to be describing a crystalline structure (since RNA is a crystal). It's possible to model the structure and subject the model to different environments within the computer. Based on what we know about the strengths of various chemical bonds, it is possible to say "The models indicate that it can be stored at such-and-such a temperature for so long." As the vaccine moves into production, they'll be keeping an eye on the product to ensure that reality matches the model. BTW, my biggest concern has been the speed of the testing. I heard an interview say the biggest reason things are moving so fast is that when the companies contact the FDA, no one at the FDA is saying, "We'll get back to you." None of the foot-dragging that has been endemic in the FDA (as well as other bureaucracies.)
