Luigina Ambrosio, Matteo Chiara, Alessandra Lo Presti, Piero Poletti, Claudia Alteri, Davide Cacchiarelli, Valentina Bouchè, Michele Morgante, Andrea Ballabio, Carlo Federico Perno, Stefano Merler, Graziano Pesole, Paola Stefanelli
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Abstract
Besides the timely detection of different SARS-CoV-2 variants through surveillance systems, functional and modelling studies are essential to better inform public health response and preparedness. Here, the knowledge available so far on SARS-CoV-2 variants is discussed from different perspectives, in order to highlight the relevance of a multidisciplinary approach in countering the threat posed by this insidious virus.
期刊介绍:
Annali dell’Istituto Superiore di Sanità is a peer reviewed quarterly science journal which publishes research articles in biomedicine, translational research and in many other disciplines of the health sciences. The journal includes the following material: original articles, reviews, commentaries, editorials, brief and technical notes, book reviews.
The publication of Monographic Sections has been discontinued. In case you wish to present a small number of coordinated contributions on specific themes concerning priorities in public health, please contact the Editorial office.
The journal is in English.