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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, disease & medicine
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.
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.