Tag: Mutation
Spike E484K mutation in the first SARS-CoV-2 reinfection case confirmed in Brazil
On December 9th [2020], the Brazilian Ministry of Health (MoH) recognised the first case of reinfection in the country. More...
Another new variant of the novel coronavirus has been found in Japan
The new mutant strain, which is partly similar to different variants reported in the U.K. More...
Emergence of Y453F and Δ69-70HV mutations in a lymphoma patient with long-term COVID-19
“We report a genomic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 from a lymphoma patient with long-term COVID-19. More...
Comprehensive mapping of mutations to the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain
Comprehensive mapping of mutations to the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-bindingdomain that affect recognition by polyclonal human serum antibodies. More...
Emergence and rapid spread of a new SARS-CoV-2 lineage with multiple spike mutations in South Africa
“Here, we describe a new SARS-CoV-2 lineage (501Y.V2) characterised by eight lineage-defining mutations in the spike protein, including three at important residues in the receptor-binding domain (K417N, E484K and N501Y) that may have functional significance. More...
New UK SARS-CoV-2 B117 variant is now 7% of all cases in North Jutland and 2.3% of all cases in Denmark
At Aalborg University, Professor Mads Albertsen heads a research group that has followed the British mutation since it was discovered in December.
Mutations arising in SARS-CoV-2 spike on sustained human-to-human transmission and human-to-animal passage
“Spike mutations have also occurred during interspecies transfers of SARS-CoV-2 from humans to animals, both during establishment of experimental models of COVID-19 and as an unintended consequence of human interactions with domestic, curated and commercial animals.” More...
SAGE got it wrong – schools have incubated the deadly new UK SARS-CoV-2 variant B117 after being told to stay open
“..the total number of confirmed cases in pupils increases following the half term break in all regions. More...
Mink infected with coronavirus escapes Oregon fur farm
A mink caught outside a farm in Oregon in mid-December has tested positive for low-levels of the coronavirus. More...
The new SARS-CoV-2 variant is growing rapidly, is more transmissible, and affecting a greater proportion of under 20s
Greater transmission : The new variant has a transmission advantage of 0.4 to 0.7 in reproduction number compared to the previously observed strain. More...