AI-based search for convergently expanding, advantageous mutations in SARS-CoV-2 by focusing on oligonucleotide frequencies
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DOI: 10.1101/2022.05.13.491763
Abstract: Among mutations that occur in SARS-CoV-2, efficient identification of mutations advantageous for viral replication and transmission is important to characterize and defeat this rampant virus. Mutations rapidly expanding frequency in a viral population are candidates… read more here.
Keywords: based search; convergently expanding; expanding advantageous; search convergently ... See more keywords
The human microbiota is a beneficial reservoir for SARS-CoV-2 mutations
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DOI: 10.1128/mbio.03187-23
Abstract: ABSTRACT Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) mutations are rapidly emerging. In particular, beneficial mutations in the spike (S) protein, which can either make a person more infectious or enable immunological escape, are providing… read more here.
Keywords: sars cov; evolution; human microbiota; advantageous mutations ... See more keywords