28 Apr 2021 - 13:45
The Peninsula
Doha: Researchers at Sidra Medicine have identified spots within the novel coronavirus SARS‐CoV2 that do not mutate; paving the way for future vaccine design that can address variants of the virus.
Mutations in the novel coronavirus SARS‐CoV2 are a major concern as they might lead to drug or vaccine resistance. Although most mutations may be detrimental to the virus's function, some will confer a significant advantage to the virus, helping it propagate and spread more rapidly. Many people infected with COVID-19, experience symptoms such as sneezing, which can lead to the virus spreading more widely.