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Rice University: Sim Shows How COVID-19 Virus Infects Cells
September 01, 2021
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 1 (TNSJou) -- Rice University issued the following news release:

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Rice, Northeastern computer models reveal new details of spike mechanism

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The spike protein responsible for COVID-19 infection is like a loaded spring, with a catch.

New simulations may help researchers catch a break as they look for ways to defeat the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Scientists at Rice University and Northeastern Univer . . .

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