Despite the higher transmissibility of Omicron Variant of Concern (VOC), several reports
have suggested lower risk for hospitalization and severe outcomes compared to previous …

Mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 Spike glycoprotein can affect monoclonal antibody efficacy.
Recent findings report the occurrence of resistant mutations in immunocompromised …

The structure and sequence of proteins strongly influence their biological functions. New
models and algorithms can help researchers in understanding how the evolution of …

Coronavirus nucleocapsid protein (NP) of SARS-CoV-2 plays a central role in many
functions important for virus proliferation including packaging and protecting genomic RNA …

Genomic surveillance based on sequencing the entire genetic code of SARS-CoV-2
involves monitoring and studying genetic changes and variations in disease-causing …

Of more than 16,400 papers published in 2022 in International Journal of Molecular
Sciences [1], around 30–35% appeared in the Biochemistry section, which is a clear sign of …

This book highlights the different aspects of the research project “E4C Horizon 2020
European Project” aimed at fighting the coronavirus by combining the best supercomputing …

In the last 2 years, the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic demonstrated that rapid
response to outbreaks with readily effective treatments represents a primary health and …