New bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 identified in China: Does it pose a risk to humans?
The study found that HKU5-CoV-2 contains a furin cleavage site, a feature that enhances viral entry into cells via the ACE2 receptor. In laboratory experiments, the virus was able to infect human cells with high ACE2 levels, including models of human intestines and airways.
HKU5-CoV-2 was found by a Chinese research team led by virologist Shi Zhengli, known as "Batwoman" for her work on ...
Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, 73, has abruptly resigned from his post as acting director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Researchers in China have discovered a new coronavirus in bats that they say has the potential to spread to humans, after the ...
He also worked on The Journal’s publishing desk; as a writer and editor covering stocks at Barron’s; as an editor of features at MarketWatch; and on product development efforts at The Journal. ...
From China eyeing Mideast buyers at military expo to a new bat coronavirus, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy ...
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