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Viral evolution
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There are 10^31 viruses in the ocean, surpassing the biomass of elephants by a thousandfold.
Vincent Racaniello · Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
RNA viruses evolve rapidly, existing at their error threshold, which allows for quick adaptation.
Vincent Racaniello · Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
Rabies has a 100% fatality rate if untreated, underscoring the critical role of vaccination.
Vincent Racaniello · Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
SARS-CoV-2's genome is 30,000 bases, making it one of the longest known RNA viruses.
Vincent Racaniello · Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
mRNA vaccines use lipid nanoparticles to stabilize RNA, proving effective despite initial skepticism.
Vincent Racaniello · Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
The human genome is 99.9% identical across individuals, emphasizing shared humanity despite diversity.
Manolis Kellis · Manolis Kellis: Human Genome and Evolutionary Dynamics
SARS-CoV-2's genome was sequenced within a week of the first sample, accelerating vaccine development.
Manolis Kellis · Manolis Kellis: Human Genome and Evolutionary Dynamics
Evolutionary signatures in genomics reveal 99% of the human genome is non-coding, yet crucial for understanding genetic evolution.
Manolis Kellis · Manolis Kellis: Human Genome and Evolutionary Dynamics
Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 evolve rapidly, with mutations like D614G significantly enhancing human transmission.
Manolis Kellis · Manolis Kellis: Human Genome and Evolutionary Dynamics
Human genetics has surpassed model organisms in research focus due to vast data from human populations.
Manolis Kellis · Manolis Kellis: Human Genome and Evolutionary Dynamics
Dmitry Korkin's team mapped the 3D structure of COVID-19 proteins, advancing understanding of its structural genomics.
Dmitry Korkin · Dmitry Korkin: Computational Biology of Coronavirus
COVID-19's R naught varies between 1.5 and 3, significantly lower than measles' R naught of 15, impacting transmission strategies.
Dmitry Korkin · Dmitry Korkin: Computational Biology of Coronavirus
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