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Maybe coronavirus's aggressiveness could be changed by adding or subtracting sugar molecules from its spike protein

  • Written by Adam M. Brufsky, Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Maybe coronavirus's aggressiveness could be changed by adding or subtracting sugar molecules from its spike proteinA member of the coronavirus family that infects chickens.CDC/ Dr. Fred Murphy; Sylvia Whitfield

Scientists have been tracking changes to the genetic makeup of the new coronavirus to better understand how best to slow its spread. My research on the link between high blood sugar in patients and severity of illness from the virus could provide insight...

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