SARS-CoV-2: Origins and Evolutions

YouTube·Virology

Explore the origins and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in this informative webinar featuring speaker Raul Rabadan and moderator Hossein Khiabanian. Delve into the basic biology and evolution of human-infecting viruses like coronaviruses and influenza. Learn about virus genomes, their hosts, infection mechanisms, replication processes, and the conditions that can lead to pandemics. Gain a detailed understanding of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, and its relationship to previous SARS viruses. Discover how quantitative methods are applied to study this virus, drawing insights from Dr. Rabadan's book "Understanding Coronavirus."