The world’s most powerful supercomputers are being used by UCL Chemistry researchers for urgent investigations into the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the associated COVID-19 disease with the aim of accelerating the development of treatments, including antiviral drugs and vaccines.
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Professor Matthew Powner (UCL Chemistry) is one of nine UK recipients of the 2021 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in recognition of his work on one of the world’s greatest mysteries – the origin of life.
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