(IMAGE) Institut Pasteur Caption The study showed that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is transmitted from one macrophage to another via bridge-like cellular projections, enabling it to spread. The cell nucleus is highlighted in pink and the viral protein NSP3 is highlighted in green. © Marie Lazzerini, Nicolas Huot, Institut Pasteur Credit © Marie Lazzerini, Nicolas Huot, Institut Pasteur Usage Restrictions © Marie Lazzerini, Nicolas Huot, Institut Pasteur License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.