The Coronavirus Is Mutating. Here's What That Means.
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Viral Mutations and Their Impact
This chapter explores the nature of viral mutations in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, emphasizing how some mutations can affect transmissibility and virulence. It distinguishes between virus lineages and strains while comparing the mutation rates of coronaviruses and the flu virus.
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