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Variant Found in Brazil Could Evade Immunity from Past Infection
Variant Found in Brazil Could Evade Immunity from Past Infection
The P.1 variant, which has also been detected in five US states, could be responsible for cases of reinfection, according to a preprint.
The P.1 variant, which has also been detected in five US states, could be responsible for cases of reinfection, according to a preprint.
genetics & genomics, immunology, vaccine
SARS-CoV-2 with Genomic Deletions Escapes an Antibody
Abby Olena, PhD | Feb 16, 2021 | 4 min read
Researchers identify deletions in the N-terminal domain of the spike protein that allow the coronavirus to avoid antibody neutralization and that may contribute to the emergence of new variants.
Vaccines Versus the Mutants
Anthony King | Feb 8, 2021 | 7 min read
Facing new variants of SARS-CoV-2, some vaccines may offer more robust protection or be more easily redesigned to target them.
Will Delaying Vaccine Doses Cause a Coronavirus Escape Mutant?
Chris Baraniuk | Feb 4, 2021 | 6 min read
With many millions of people waiting several weeks to receive a second COVID-19 vaccine dose in some countries, experts consider the possibility that SARS-CoV-2 could evolve vaccine resistance.
South African SARS-CoV-2 Variant Alarms Scientists
Max Kozlov | Jan 5, 2021 | 3 min read
An additional mutation in the spike protein of the coronavirus may help it elude antibody recognition, and scientists are investigating if current vaccines will protect against it.
More SARS-CoV-2 Reinfections Reported, But Still a Rare Event
Ashley Yeager | Oct 26, 2020 | 5 min read
Repeat COVID-19 cases could offer clues about people’s immunity to the novel coronavirus and how to vaccinate against it.
The Year in Pathogens
Molly Sharlach | Dec 28, 2014 | 4 min read
Ebola, MERS, and enterovirus D68; polio eradication efforts; new regulations on potentially dangerous research
2012 Labbies Honorable Mentions
The Scientist | Oct 1, 2012 | 2 min read
Check out other memorable images and videos that were submitted to this year’s Labby Multimedia Awards.