Scientists see new evidence S.African variant binds more readily to human cells
Saudi Press Agency
Monday 1442/6/5 - 2021/01/18
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 18, 2021, SPA -- Scientists have new biological evidence that the so-called South African coronavirus variant binds more readily and strongly to human cells, making it more infectious, top local epidemiologist Salim Abdool Karim said on Monday, Reuters reported.
He was speaking at a presentation of research into the variant, known as 501Y.V2, by a team of scientists. The variant was identified by South African genomics experts late last year.
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