Virus mutation

Researchers have uncovered a link between antiviral drug molnupiravir and a pattern of mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Molnupiravir induces mutations in the virus’s genome during replication, with the aim of damaging or killing the virus. It was one of the first antivirals available on the market during the Covid-19 pandemic and was widely adopted […]

Scientists have unlocked key insights into virus evolution, revealing new information that could help develop treatments for a wide variety of genetic diseases.  The research focuses on a group of small, ubiquitous viruses called ‘parvoviruses’ (from the Latin word ‘parvus’ meaning ‘small’, ‘puny’ or ‘unimportant’). It was led by scientists at the MRC-University of Glasgow […]

A team of scientists has identified the specific mutations in the monkeypox virus that contribute to its continued infectiousness. Monkeypox has infected more than 77,000 people in more than 100 countries worldwide. Mutations have enabled the virus to grow stronger and smarter, evading antiviral drugs and vaccines.  The findings could lead to modified versions of […]