RESEARCH: COVID-19
FOLDING PROJECT #17214 PROFILE

The project simulates proteins of the COVID-19 virus to help understand and fight it. This research uses computer power from many people's devices. 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 illness.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses in animals or humans. Symptoms can range from mild cold-like symptoms to severe pneumonia and even death. The most common coronaviruses infect humans and cause the common cold, but some can be more serious, like SARS and MERS. The novel coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2, causes the disease COVID-19.

SARS-CoV-2

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2

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

COVID-19

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19 is the 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.

Proteins

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

Proteins are made up of chains of amino acids. They play many vital roles in our bodies, including building tissues, transporting oxygen, fighting infections, and speeding up chemical reactions.