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DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2020.104260

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Genetic analyses of eighty-six complete or near-complete genomes of SARS-CoV-2 revealed many mutations and deletions on coding and non-coding regions that provided evidence of the genetic diversity and rapid evolution of this novel coronavirus.

Abstract

COVID-19 is a viral respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. The World Health Organization declared the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak a global public health emergency. We performed genetic analyses of eighty-six complete or near-complete genomes of SARS-CoV-2 and revealed many mutations and deletions on coding and non-coding regions. These observations provided evidence of the genetic diversity and rapid evolution of this novel coronavirus.

Citation format

PHAN, T. Genetic diversity and evolution of SARS-CoV-2. INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION, 2020, 81: 104260–104260.