Re:Coronavirus Real Time Map
by coldcode on Tuesday January 28, 2020 @08:00AM
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Also a question if it will be able to mutate in a larger population, given its long incubation period without symptoms it has more opportunity. I don't know how likely this is. Another question is how long will it continue to expand in reach in China and much affect it will have on the economy.
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Question of mutation invariably comes up. I recommend this article: http://www.virology.ws/2020/01/23/a-lesson-from-sars-cov-for...
Summary: We know of deletion event in SARS Orf8, and amino acid change in ebola glycoprotein. In both cases, it decreased viral replication or virulence.