The study researchers focused on the spike protein, the structure that allows coronaviruses to bind to and enter human cells. Source: https://www.livescience.com/covid-19-more-transmissible-sars-coronviruses.html
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Elon Musk Co-Authors COVID-19 Paper Accepted For Publication In ‘Nature’
Slashdot reader Rei writes: On 15 February, 2021, the paper Discrete SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers track with functional humoral stability was accepted for publication by the prestigious journal Nature — interesting not only for being a large-cohort study on COVID-19 reinfection, but for the presence of one of its coauthors: one Elon Reeve Musk. According to reporting, Musk — concerned in April…
To Re-Enable Flash Support, South Africa’s Tax Agency Released Its Own Web Browser
“The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released this week its own custom web browser,” reports ZDNet, “for the sole purpose of re-enabling Adobe Flash Player support, rather than port its existing website from using Flash to HTML-based web forms.” To prevent the app from continuing to be used in the real-world to the detriment of users and their security, Adobe…
COVID-19 was circulating silently in Wuhan even after the city reported no cases
The researchers tested participants’ blood samples for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. Source: https://www.livescience.com/wuhan-covid-19-silent-spread.html
New strain of Covid-19 explained
A new strain of the virus that causes Covid-19 appears to be spreading fast in the the UK. Why it matters that the coronavirus is changing, and what it means for vaccine effectiveness. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/new-strain-of-covid-19-explained…
1st wild animal in US infected with SARS-CoV-2 found in Utah
A wild mink just tested positive. Source: https://www.livescience.com/wild-mink-caught-coronavirus-utah.html
The World’s First DNA ‘Tricorder’ In Your Pocket
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) scientists developed the world’s first mobile genome sequence analyzer, a new iPhone app called iGenomics. By pairing an iPhone with a handheld DNA sequencer, users can create a mobile genetics laboratory, reminiscent of the “tricorder” featured in Star Trek. Phys.Org reports: The iGenomics app runs entirely on the iOS device, reducing the need for laptops or…
To reduce chances of spreading coronavirus, keep indoor air clean
Being indoors with other people is a recipe for spreading the coronavirus. But removing airborne particles through proper ventilation and air filtration can reduce some of that risk. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/keeping-indoor-air-clean-reduce-spread-coronavirus…
SARS-CoV-2 relative found lurking in frozen bats from Cambodia
For the first time, close relatives of the novel coronavirus have been found outside China. Source: https://www.livescience.com/related-coronaviruses-cambodia-japan.html