Skip to main content
Tags: coronavirus | mutations | therapy

Researchers: Yes, Virus Is Mutating — But To What Effect?

(Getty Images)

By    |   Monday, 11 May 2020 08:40 PM EDT

Scientists sequencing the genetic code of the coronavirus can tell it is mutating — but they aren’t sure yet whether it’s becoming weaker or more dangerous.

Because viruses like SARS-CoV-2 use RNA rather than DNA for their genetic coding, they tend to have very high mutation rates. And true to form, SARS-CoV-2 is mutating rapidly.

© 2025 Newsmax. All rights reserved.


platinum
Scientists sequencing the genetic code of the coronavirus can tell it is mutating -- but they aren't sure yet whether it's becoming weaker or more dangerous.Because viruses like SARS-CoV-2 use RNA rather than DNA for their genetic coding, they tend to have very high...
coronavirus, mutations, therapy
547
2020-40-11
Monday, 11 May 2020 08:40 PM
Newsmax Media, Inc.
More Platinum Articles
Join the Newsmax Community
Read and Post Comments
Please review Community Guidelines before posting a comment.
 
TOP

Interest-Based Advertising | Do not sell or share my personal information

Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. American. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc.

NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Download the Newsmax App
NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved