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SARS-CoV-2

American

[sahrz-koh-vee-too] / ˈsɑrzˈkoʊ viˈtu /

noun

Pathology.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2: the strain of a coronavirus that causes COVID-19. First identified in 2019, it subsequently set off a global pandemic.

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Researchers are also exploring whether these machines could capture viruses like SARS-CoV-2, with future systems potentially operating as fully autonomous drug delivery platforms.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The researchers also evaluated a DoriVac vaccine that presents the full SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

This issue is made more difficult by the constant evolution of SARS-CoV-2, which produces new variants that can partially escape immune defenses.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

The first cases were detected in Wuhan in China in late 2019, and understanding where the SARS-CoV-2 virus came from is seen as key to preventing future pandemics.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

These samples reflected a wide range of genetic variation and life exposures, including flu; HIV-1, MRSA, MSSA, and SARS-CoV-2 infections; anthrax vaccination; and exposure to organophosphate pesticides.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

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