Summary The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues worldwide with
many variants arising, some of which are variants of concern (VOCs). A recent VOC, omicron …

Comparative genomics is the comparison of genetic information within and across
organisms to understand the evolution, structure, and function of genes, proteins, and non …

Abstract Multiple SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variants, such as BA. 2, BA. 2.12. 1, BA. 4, and
BA. 5, emerge one after another. BA. 5 has become the dominant strain worldwide …

Introduction Major emergent infectious diseases (MEID) pose the most serious threat to
human health. The research proposes targeted response strategies for the prevention and …

The origin and host range of SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19), are important scientific questions as they might provide insight into …

The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 carries multiple unusual mutations, particularly in the
receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the spike (S) protein. Moreover, host-adapting mutations …

Since its first discovery, the Omicron variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has evoked another wave of infection and caused global …

ABSTRACT SARS-CoV-2 has been expanding its host range, among which the white-tailed
deer (WTD), Odocoileus virginianus, became the first wildlife species infected on a large …

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is transmitted between
humans and minks, and some mutations in the spike (S) protein, especially in the receptor …

Pet golden hamsters were first identified being infected with the severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) delta variant of concern (VOC) and transmitted the …