Neutrons give an atomic-scale view of SARS-CoV-2 replication mechanism
12 Nov 2020
First structure: a neutron scattering study of the SARS-CoV-2 virus main protease enzyme has revealed unexpected electrical charges in the amino acids cysteine (negative) and histidine (positive), providing key data about the virus's replication. (Courtesy: Jill Hemman/ORNL/DOE)
Neutron scattering experiments have allowed researchers in the US to map out the precise positions o
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