Viruses on glaciers highlight evolutionary mechanism to overcome host defenses Date: September 2, 2020 Source: University of Innsbruck Summary: Scientists studying life on the surface of glaciers ...

While these cell surface proteins are valuable for viral entry, they also have roles in producing an antiviral response. Before that can happen, the virus manipulates a process cells use to keep ...

Viruses are masters of stealth. From the moment a virus enters the host's body, it begins hijacking its cells. First, the virus binds to a specific protein on the cell's surface through a lock-and ...

An intriguing new study has described a mechanism by which virus particles can interact with proteins in biological fluids and become more infectious, while also accelerating the formation of ...

SEOUL, South Korea, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The birth of a universal antiviral drug with a mechanism applicable to all viral infections is approaching. This antiviral agent, developed in ...

How SARS-CoV-2 evades our immune system Date: December 7, 2021 Source: Hokkaido University Summary: Scientists have identified a key mechanism used by the SARS-CoV-2 virus to evade host immune ...

Unlike most influenza viruses, which bind to glycans - i.e. carbohydrate chains on the cell surface - for infection, the H18N11 virus has a different target. “This virus binds to MHC class II ...