Nat Microbiol April 2020 PMID 32123347

The species Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus: classifying 2019-nCoV and naming it SARS-CoV-2.

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Several comments tie back to the research within the publication, such as when users refer to the classification's significance for understanding zoonotic diseases. The use of terms like 'essential findings' and comparisons to well-known figures in science conveys the importance of the content. The tone is informative, reflecting the serious nature of the topic while simultaneously exposing a community engaged in learning about viral research.

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Many discussions reflect a general consensus on the relevance and importance of the publication's findings.

InterestHigh interest

There is a noticeable curiosity about the classification of SARS-CoV-2, as evidenced by multiple individuals discussing its implications.

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While some posts offer surface-level comments, a few delve into deeper discussions about taxonomy and virus interactions.

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The majority of participants express a strong belief that the publication contributes significantly to understanding the coronavirus landscape.

Abstract in brief

  • COVID-19 is the third major epidemic caused by an animal coronavirus in the last two decades, highlighting the ongoing risks of zoonotic diseases.
  • The International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses has classified the novel coronavirus associated with COVID-19 as SARS-CoV-2, placing it in relation to other similar coronaviruses.
  • Understanding SARS-CoV-2 and its transmission is crucial for improving future epidemic preparedness and studying virus-host interactions within the broader context of viral taxonomy.

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Guillermo Rodríguez
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Para darse una idea de la pecularidad del #SARSCoV2, en @nature hacen una comparación con la taxonomía en humanos. Es como si el MERS-CoV fuera Albert Einstein, SARS-CoV Isaac Newton y SARS-CoV-2 Nikola Tesla. DOI: 10.1038/s41564-020-0695-z. https://t.co/GahRxkvxpk

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The species Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus : classifying 2019-nCoV and naming it SARS-CoV-2 | Nature Microbiology https://t.co/xn4zUCLujA

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Tobias Straub
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@oliverbeige Gorbalenya, A. E., Baker, S. C., Baric, R. S., de Groot, R. J., Drosten, C., Gulyaeva, A. A., et. al. (2020). The species Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus: classifying 2019-nCoV and naming it SARS-CoV-2. Nat Microbiol 5, 536–544.

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Understanding COVID-19: Key Facts & Insights

This video explains essential terms related to the current COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on SARS-CoV-2 and its classification. Understanding SARS-CoV-2 and its transmission is crucial for improving epidemic preparedness…

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@oliverbeige Gorbalenya, A. E., Baker, S. C., Baric, R. S., de Groot, R. J., Drosten, C., Gulyaeva, A. A., et. al. (2020). The species Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus: classifying 2019-nCoV and naming it SARS-CoV-2. Nat Microbiol 5, 536–544.

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Gorbalenya A, Baker S, Baric R, de Groot R, Drosten C, Gulyaeva A, Haagmans B, Lauber C, Leontovich A, Neuman B, Penzar D (2020) The species severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus: classifying 2019-nCoV and naming it SARS-CoV-2. Nat Microbiol 2020:3–4 #coronavirus

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Coronaviridae Study Group of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. The species Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus: classifying 2019-nCoV and naming it SARS-CoV-2. Nat Microbiol. 2020;5(4):536‐544. doi:10.1038/s41564-020-0695-z

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