RESEARCH: COVID-19
FOLDING PROJECT #14256 PROFILE

This project simulates proteins from the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) to help researchers understand and fight the disease. Check https://foldingathome.org/news/ for updates.

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 illness.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses in animals and humans. Some coronaviruses can cause severe respiratory infections like COVID-19. Symptoms of coronavirus infection include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

SARS-CoV-2

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2

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

COVID-19

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It can cause a range of symptoms from mild to severe, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, and loss of taste or smell.

Proteins

Large biomolecules essential for all living organisms.

Proteins are complex molecules that perform a wide variety of functions in the body. They are made up of chains of amino acids and play roles in everything from building tissues to transporting oxygen.

Simulate

To create a model or representation of something.

Simulating involves using computer programs to mimic the behavior of real-world systems. In this case, researchers are simulating the structure and function of proteins.