RESEARCH: COVID-19
FOLDING PROJECT #17201 PROFILE

This project is simulating proteins of the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) to help understand how it works. Scientists are using computer power for this research. 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 can cause respiratory illness.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can infect both humans and animals. Some coronaviruses cause mild illnesses like the common cold, while others can cause more serious diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, is a particularly dangerous strain that has led to 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 that spreads easily through respiratory droplets.

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 cold-like symptoms to severe pneumonia and respiratory failure.

Proteins

Large molecules essential for all biological processes.

Proteins are complex molecules that play a vital role in almost every aspect of life. They are responsible for transporting oxygen, building and repairing tissues, fighting infections, and regulating many bodily functions.

Simulate

To imitate or reproduce the behavior of something.

Simulation involves creating a model of a real-world system to understand its behavior. In scientific research, simulations are often used to study complex processes that are difficult to observe directly.