nprnews_____ = ||| lubuntu at wor2|||What We Know About Coronavirus Mutations||| kickerpage = |||no kicker pagenpr for NPRNEWS||| summarynpr = |||There are various studies looking at changes to the virus genome — and the possible impact on how the virus affects humans. Here's what we know (and don't yet know) about mutations.

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The Coronavirus Is Mutating. That's Normal. Does That Mean It's More Dangerous?






This image made by a scanning electron micrograph shows SARS-COV-2 virus particles (colorized pink) from a patient sample.



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What We Know About Coronavirus Mutations






There are various studies looking at changes to the virus genome — and the possible impact on how the virus affects humans. Here's what we know (and don't yet know) about mutations.