Coronavirus
An infectious disease caused by a virus.
Scientific: Biotechnology, MedicineInfectious Disease / Virology
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
SARS-CoV-2
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
Scientific: Biotechnology, MedicineInfectious Disease / Virology
SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. It is a type of coronavirus that emerged in late 2019 and spread rapidly around the world.
COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019
Scientific: Biotechnology, MedicineInfectious Disease / Epidemiology
COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell.
Proteins
Large biomolecules essential for all biological processes.
Scientific: Biotechnology, MedicineMolecular Biology / Biochemistry
Proteins are the workhorses of cells, carrying out a vast array of functions including catalyzing reactions, transporting molecules, providing structural support, and regulating cellular processes.
Folding
The process by which a protein assumes its three-dimensional structure.
Scientific: BiotechnologyBiotechnology / Protein Engineering
Protein folding is crucial for their function. Misfolded proteins can lead to disease. Simulations are used to study and predict how proteins fold.