Neurobiology labs team up to tackle COVID-19

"One reason why the COVID-19 pandemic has been so devastating is that it is caused by a new virus, and very little was known about the virus when it first emerged. Since then, scientists around the world have been racing to learn all they can about SARS-CoV-2 — the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. As a department focused on basic research in molecular and cell biology, MCB scientists are well positioned to help in this urgent effort. Several MCB labs have shifted their research to COVID-19, and some have launched new collaborations and initiatives to advance our knowledge of the virus, reduce its spread, and develop treatments. "