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Activation of the SARS coronavirus 2 revealed

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Infection researchers identify starting points for vaccine development and therapy Date: May 4, 2020 Source 1: Deutsches Primatenzentrum (DPZ)/German Primate Center Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A viral spike protein mediates entry of SARS-CoV-2 into host cells and harbors an unusual activation sequence. This sequence is cleaved by the cellular enzyme furin and the cleavage is […]

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Designer virus’ is first new oral polio vaccine in 50 years

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Phase 1 trial shows promise for completion of stalled eradication effort; offers lessons for COVID-19 vaccine development Date: April 23, 2020 Source 1: University of California – San Francisco Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Virologists report promising Phase 1 clinical results for the first new oral polio vaccine in 50 years, which they have designed to

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