Unlocking the History of SARS-CoV-2 in Human Populations to Better Understand Immune Responses
A new study published today in the journal Nature Communications provides a unique insight into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus has affected human populations by tracking its history and the immune responses it has triggered. The research team, based at the University of York, has used data from hundreds of thousands of samples collected worldwide to trace the virus’s evolution over the past two years.
The findings of this research are important for understanding the global impact of the virus and for designing effective strategies to protect against the virus. The team found that the virus is evolving quickly and has adapted to different populations, with different immune responses being triggered in different countries. This suggests that a “one size fits all” approach to tackling the virus may not be effective, and that tailored strategies need to be developed to protect different populations.
source: Phys.org