One tiny mutation may explain how bat viruses become human threats

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Scientists found that one tiny genetic change can completely alter how a coronavirus behaves in different species. Comparing SARS-CoV-2 with a closely related bat-only virus, they showed that a single amino-acid difference affects whether the immune system fights back or gets suppressed. This may help explain how some animal viruses make the leap to humans and become far more dangerous.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 091434.htm
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