RESEARCH: COVID-19
FOLDING PROJECT #14246 PROFILE

Scientists are using computer simulations to study proteins from the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2). This project helps researchers understand how the virus works and develop new treatments. For the latest updates, visit 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 virus that causes an infectious disease.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses in animals or humans. Some coronaviruses, like SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19, can be very serious and even fatal.

SARS-CoV-2

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2

SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. It's a type of coronavirus that was first identified in Wuhan, China in 2019.

COVID-19

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and loss of taste or smell.

Proteins

Large biomolecules essential for all living organisms.

Proteins are the building blocks of cells and carry out a wide range of functions. They can act as enzymes, structural components, hormones, and antibodies.

Simulate

To imitate or reproduce the behavior of a system.

Simulating biological systems on computers allows researchers to study complex processes and test hypotheses without performing experiments in the lab.