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.
