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VCU News: Biology researcher explores a way to stop coronavirus infection cycle.

by Will M.
Derek Prosser, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology, is conducted the study, “Inhibition of Viral Uptake as a Mechanism for Reducing SARS-CoV-2 Infection." (Brian McNeill, University Public Affairs)
Derek Prosser, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology, is conducted the study, “Inhibition of Viral Uptake as a Mechanism for Reducing SARS-CoV-2 Infection.” (Brian McNeill, University Public Affairs)

VCU News has published an article on extremely important research being conducted in Derek Prosser’s Membrane Biology Lab.

Derek Prosser is investigating whether SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) can be stopped from entering cells. If it can, the infection life cycle can be broken.

Read the full VCU News article “Is it possible to halt the coronavirus’ infection cycle? A VCU study is exploring the possibility.” by Brian McNeill.

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