Has the human biological interaction with SARS-CoV2 variants entered a pliant “Faustian bargain”?

Abstract

We hypothesize that a “Faustian bargain”—the trading of increased SARS—CoV2 viral infection with a concurrent potential for prevention of life-threatening lower lung infection explains the previous and future morbidity and mortality from COVID-19. Further, this trade-off is made feasible by fundamental principles of thermodynamics and receptor affinity.