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) Image credit Time stamps by Jolene. Thanks! Science Picks

Nels - Alejandro Sanchez TED Talk
Vincent - WHO SARS-CoV-2 Sitrep

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