Glycosylation and the global virome

The sugars that coat the outsides of viruses and host cells are key to successful disease transmission, but they remain understudied compared to other molecular features. Understanding the comparative zoology of glycosylation - and harnessing it for predictive science - could help close the molecular gap in zoonotic risk assessment.

Automated summary

Sugars that coat viruses and host cells play a crucial role in disease transmission, but their study is often neglected. Understanding glycosylation and utilizing it for predictive science can bridge the knowledge gap in zoonotic risk assessment.