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Coronavirus Anatomy Explained: Science, Simplified

An animated look at the inner workings of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Illustrated by a Scripps Research scientist, this installment of Science, Simplified gives an overview of the key elements of SARS-CoV-2. From spike proteins to viral RNA, learn what structures make up the novel coronavirus, and what roles they play.

Science, Simplified is a new series from Scripps Research highlighting key scientific concepts in short, easy-to-understand videos.

Illustrations by Hailee Perrett, Ward Lab, Scripps Research.