RESEARCH: COVID-19
FOLDING PROJECT #14217 PROFILE

This project simulates proteins of the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2). Researchers are working to understand how the virus works in hopes of developing treatments. For the latest updates, check https://foldingathome.org/news/

CORONAVIRUS PROJECT Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 causing virus) proteins. These are high-priority projects to simulate the proteins of the COVID-19.

At the time of release, this is the latest news report: https://foldingathome.org/2020/03/10/covid19-update/ Please stay tuned to https://foldingathome.org/news/ for more current updates.

Coronavirus

A type of virus that causes respiratory illnesses.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses in both humans and animals. Some coronaviruses can cause mild symptoms like the common cold, while others can cause more severe diseases like SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome). The most recent and highly publicized coronavirus is COVID-19, which has caused a global pandemic.

SARS-CoV-2

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2

SARS-CoV-2 is the official name for the virus that causes COVID-19. It's a type of coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China, in late 2019. The virus spreads primarily through respiratory droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

COVID-19

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Symptoms can range from mild (fever, cough, fatigue) to severe (pneumonia, respiratory failure). There are vaccines and treatments available to help prevent and manage COVID-19.

Proteins

Large biomolecules essential for the structure and function of all living organisms.

Proteins are complex molecules made up of chains of amino acids. They play a vital role in nearly every biological process, including building and repairing tissues, transporting substances, catalyzing chemical reactions, and defending against disease.

Simulate

To create a model or representation of a system or process.

Simulation involves using computer programs to mimic the behavior of real-world systems. In bioinformatics, simulations are used to study biological processes at the molecular level, predict protein structures, and design new drugs.