SARS-CoV-2
Scientists determined the atomic structure of a coronavirus protein
The odd structure of ORF8.
Genetic changes in SARS-CoV-2 may be responsible for the jump from bats to humans
Study established which animals have cellular receptors that allow the virus to enter their cells most effectively.
AI platform developed by NUS researchers finds best combination of available therapies against COVID-19
Combination was uncovered from examining 12 potential drug candidates with over 530,0000 possible drug combinations within two weeks
Covid-19 vaccines may be less effective for racial minorities
After all the attention paid to Moderna and Pfizer’s new vaccines, some health experts have expressed caution about the companies’ confident assertions that they're...
Scientists identified features that make people super-spreaders of viruses
Sneezes from people who have congested noses and a full set of teeth travel about 60 percent farther than from people who don’t, according to a new study.
Scientists discovered the shape of the SARS-CoV-2 genome after infection
The study uncovered how the genome of SARS-CoV-2 uses genome origami to infect and replicate successfully inside host cells.
Coronavirus block the ability of cells to produce protective proteins
Virus that causes COVID-19 puts a plug in cellular defenses.
Study detail the mechanisms underlying SARS-CoV-2 infection
‘Mini-lungs’ reveal early stages of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Coronavirus remains active on human skin for nine hours
The pathogen that causes the flu survives on human skin for about 1.8 hours by comparison.
COVID-19 survivors have long-lasting immune responses against the virus
Protection against reinfection.
Overreaction of immune cells could be linked to severe cases of COVID-19
Scientists are urgently seeking to understand how COVID-19 can become severe.