2022, August 12
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Continue to expect more Covid variants, warn NU researchers
2022, August 12
Share this articleRecent identification of BA.4 and BA.5 variants supports the main problem indicated by researchers from NU School of Medicine: That we should continue to expect more variants in the future.
Dr. Antonio Sarria-Santamera, Associate Professor, and Dr. Paolo Colet, Assistant Professor, both from NUSOM, conducted a comprehensive review of the recent updates on COVID-19 variants of concern (VOC) and intrinsic properties of the SARS-Cov-2 virus.
Understanding the properties of SARS-CoV-2 is essential to comprehend what leads to variants and determine next steps for better management of the pandemic.
Dr. Colet says,
“Intrinsic properties of SARS-CoV-2, including its recombination and genetic basis, and the selective pressure exerted by previous infections, vaccinations, and increasing immunity levels, favour the evolution of the virus, leading to the appearance of new variants.”
