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Explained: Understanding an abundant, highly transmissible coronavirus mutation – The Indian Express
Until now, 12,000 mutations have been documented in over 3.2 crore cases globally. One mutation has been found the most widespread. It was first noticed in Chin…
The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is constantly mutating, but one mutation in particular has caught the eye of researchers for its abundance. Named D614G, this mutation has been found more transmissible than most others.
What is D614G mutation?
All viruses mutate to adapt to the barriers that humans put up. RNA viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 mutate slowly as they require a host (human cell) in order to replicate.
Until now, 12,000 mutations have been documented in over 3.2 crore cases globally. One muta…
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