Mucins (IMAGE)

University of Utah

Mucins

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In this graphic, coronaviruses interact with mucus proteins at the human cell surface. University of Utah biomedical engineering assistant professor Jessica R. Kramer is researching how mucus plays a part in transferring coronaviruses from person to person. This research could help officials better understand who would spread the virus more or how to develop effective quarantine measures for high-risk populations.

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Zachary S. Clauss and Jessica R. Kramer/University of Utah College of Engineering.

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