- A tiny genetic mutation that increases functional spikes 4-5 times in the SARS-coV-2 variant circulating throughout Europe and the United States, significantly increases the virus’ ability to infect cells, lab experiments show. https://www.scripps.edu/news-and-events/press-room/2020/20200611-choe-farzan-sars-cov-2-spike-protein.html 3 comments science
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- Mutation may be helping the coronavirus spread more readily | Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/06/mutation-may-be-helping-coronavirus-spread-more-readily/ 3 comments
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