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We shouldn’t worry when a virus mutates during disease outbreaks

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Mutation. The word naturally conjures fears of unexpected and freakish changes. Ill-informed discussions of mutations thrive during virus outbreaks, including the ongoing spread of SARS-CoV-2. In reality, mutations are a… Click to show full abstract

Mutation. The word naturally conjures fears of unexpected and freakish changes. Ill-informed discussions of mutations thrive during virus outbreaks, including the ongoing spread of SARS-CoV-2. In reality, mutations are a natural part of the virus life cycle and rarely impact outbreaks dramatically.

Keywords: disease outbreaks; worry virus; virus mutates; mutates disease; microbiology

Journal Title: Nature Microbiology
Year Published: 2020

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