The coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic underscores the threat posed by newly emerging viruses. Understanding the biology of novel viruses rests in large part on in vitro models that allow viral replication. Human and animal organoids are now proving their value as an experimental virology platform. Hans Clevers discusses the value of organoids as an experimental platform for understanding the biology of novel viruses.

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COVID-19：类器官病毒传播。

冠状病毒19号（COVID-19）大流行强调了新出现的病毒带来的威胁。了解新型病毒的生物学很大程度上取决于允许病毒复制的体外模型。人类和动物类器官现在正在证明其作为实验病毒学平台的价值。Hans Clevers讨论了类器官的价值，作为理解新型病毒生物学的实验平台。