RESEARCH: COVID-19
FOLDING PROJECT #14562 PROFILE

Scientists are working on a project to simulate the proteins of the COVID-19 virus. This could help 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 type of virus that causes respiratory illnesses.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases like SARS and MERS. The disease COVID-19 is caused by a novel coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. These viruses spread through respiratory droplets and can infect humans and animals.

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 late 2019. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets and can cause serious illness, especially in older adults and people with underlying health conditions.

COVID-19

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It can cause a wide range of symptoms, from mild to severe, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, and loss of taste or smell. It has had a significant global impact, leading to widespread lockdowns, economic disruption, and millions of deaths.

Proteins

Large biomolecules essential for various bodily functions.

Proteins are the workhorses of cells, carrying out a vast array of functions. They are made up of chains of amino acids and play crucial roles in structure, metabolism, signaling, defense, and more. Understanding proteins is fundamental to many areas of biology and medicine.