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Episode 52
Published 6 years ago
Description
Nels and Vincent examine SARS-CoV-2 from an evolutionary viewpoint, examining what the spike glycoprotein sequence informs us about the origin of the virus.
Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello
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- Distinct CoV name needed (Lancet)
- Proximal origin of SARS-COV-2 (virological)
- CoV spillovers not rare (Goats and Soda)
- SARS-CoV-2 phylodynamics analysis (virological)
- Bat CoV surveillance in China (PLoS Path)
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- Time stamps by Jolene. Thanks!
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