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Developing a vaccine against Nipah virus

Nipah virus is a type of RNA virus transmitted from animals to humans. The infection causes severe respiratory illness and symptoms including cough, headache, and fever, which can progress into encephalitis, seizure...

16 April, 2019
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Ebola’s cell adhesion mechanics unlocked

In order for the Ebola virus (EBOV) to hijack a cell, it must first “board” its intended mass replication vehicle. The biomechanics of this process have been elusive, hindering the development of potential clinical...

29 March, 2019
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How viruses outsmart their host cells

Scientists decipher protein structure after more than fifty years of research Viruses depend on host cells for replication, but how does a virus induce its host to transcribe its own genetic information alongside that...

7 March, 2019
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Step forward for pneumonia vaccine development

A vaccine against the biggest bacterial killer on the planet is a step closer to being available with funding secured for preclinical trials. Professor James Paton, Director of the University of Adelaide’s Research...

6 March, 2019
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