Despite the disappointing news about the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, there still is some reason for hope 08 February 2021 - 20:37 By Sarah L Caddy Several coronavirus variants that have emerged in recent weeks have scientists worried. The variants, which were first identified in the UK (B117), SA (B1351) and Brazil (P1 and P2), have several mutations in the spike protein (https://theconversation.com/new-coronavirus-variant-what-is-the-spike-protein-and-why-are-mutations-on-it-important-152463) — the little projections on the surface of the virus that help it latch on to human cells...