New Images Show Coronavirus Replicating in Cells
Posted on January 30, 2020
Scientists at the University of Hong Kong have released the first electron microscopic images of the 2019 novel coronavirus replicating inside cells. The researchers say each infected cell produces thousands of new infectious virus particles.The newly created virus particles can then go on and infect new cells.
Dr. John Nicholls, a clinical professor in pathology at the University of Hong Kong, told CNN that the infected cell is a "very efficient virus producing factory."
Image: University of Hong Kong
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