NIH Distinguishes CCP Virus From Other Coronaviruses: Key to Preventing Future Outbreaks
A computer image created by Nexu Science Communication together with Trinity College in Dublin, shows a model structurally representative of a betacoronavirus which is the type of virus linked to COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus linked to the Wuhan outbreak, shared with Reuters on Feb. 18, 2020. NEXU Science Communication/Reuters
Researchers at the National Institute of Health (NIH) have identified the key genomic feature of the CCP virus that differentiates it from other coronavirus causing less severe diseases.
This will help scientists to detect animal coronaviruses that can cause diseases in humans and prevent future outbreaks.
Venus Upadhayaya
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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.
