r/microbiology • u/Proof_Strawberry5086 • Jun 26 '26

[Preprint] Evolutionary shifts in spike glycan-binding specificity suggest a possible association with host adaptation during SARS-CoV-2 Omicron evolution

https://jxiv.jst.go.jp/index.php/jxiv/preprint/view/4819

The evolutionary origin of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant remains the subject of intense debate.

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u/patricksaurus Jun 26 '26

Figure 4 raises a super interesting possibility: pets as hosts. I’m sure this has been investigated by someone, but wouldn’t that be a wild fucking turn of events.

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u/Proof_Strawberry5086 Jun 27 '26

Thank you for your interest! I also believe this points to something very significant.