People Are Talking About A 'Double Mutant' Variant In India. What Does That Mean?
The term is a reference to two particular mutations in SARS-CoV-2. But the variant in India could carry additional mutations.
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The Coronavirus Is Mutating. But That May Not Be A Problem For Humans
As the virus makes copies of itself, errors may creep in, changing its genetic makeup. Researchers are trying to determine if the changes are significant.