Mutations in SARS-CoV-2 offer insights into virus evolution

By analysing virus genomes from over 7,500 people infected with Covid-19, a UCL-led research team has characterised patterns of diversity of SARS-CoV-2 virus genome, offering clues to direct drugs and vaccine targets.

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Amphibian study shows stress increases vulnerability to virus

Even the anti-freeze frog is not invulnerable to stress, according to a new study led by Washington State University researchers.

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UK public 'most concerned' about coronavirus—more than Spain or Italy

A new study of public attitudes across Europe, America and Asia has found that people in the UK have the highest overall levels of concern about coronavirus—more than Italy or Spain—while those in South Korea are the least concerned.

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Otters juggle stones when hungry, research shows

Hunger is likely to be the main driver of stone juggling in otters, new research has shown.

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