Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

February 10, 2020

Genome Composition and Divergence of the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Originating in China

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  • The 2019-nCoV virus genome has undergone in-depth annotation, and differences between the virus and SARS and SARS-like coronaviruses are described. These differences may explain functional and pathogenic differences between the viruses.

Wu et al (Feb 7, 2020). Genome Composition and Divergence of the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Originating in China. Cell Host & Microbe. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chom.2020.02.001