MELBOURNE : Scientists have discovered potential target points on the genome of the novel coronavirus, an advance which they claim may lead to the development of new treatments for the deadly disease.The researchers, including Ali Hosseini and Alex McLellan from the University of Otago in New Zealand examined previously unrecognised "weak points" on the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2's genome -- its RNA -- that may be used to destroy the virus, or help create new vaccines.According to the study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, these regions on the viral genome are target sites recognised by host miRNA -- which are nucleic acid-based 'immune system' operating inside the body's cells.The scientists said these.