- Scientists identify a mutation in the coronavirus spike protein making new variants more infectious.
- The D614G mutation appears in all the 3 new variants, the UK, Brazil and South African Strain.
- This mutation allows the virus to enter cells more effectively causing infections.
- It also makes it transmit8 times more quickly.
- Booster Shots of different spike proteins from these variants could be a way out.
- Research is underway to access the vaccine effect on this mutation.
The team found that...
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