S1 Protein

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The portion of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein responsible for attaching to the ACE2 receptor, noted for its rapid evolution and critical role in host adaptation.

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Manolis Kellis: Human Genome and Evolutionary Dynamics | Lex Fridman Podcast #113

Manolis Kellis: Human Genome and Evolutionary Dynamics | Lex Fridman Podcast #113

Lex Fridman

The portion of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein responsible for attaching to the ACE2 receptor, noted for its rapid evolution and critical role in host adaptation.