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Georgia State researchers discover novel antiviral shuts down replication of Zika virus inside human cells

A unique formulation of multiple amino acids inhibits the replication of Zika virus by up to 90 percent in human and non-human primate cells, according to a study led by Georgia State University. The study authors...

28 August, 2019

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Ebola virus is no longer incurable, Congo trial reports over 90 percent success

A randomized clinical trial taking place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been terminated early due to the extraordinary success of two drugs being investigated to treat the Ebola virus. Four new treatments...

16 August, 2019

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Genetic screen identifies genes that protect cells from Zika virus

Genes found to safeguard against infection as well as resuscitate infected cells, TAU researchers say The Zika virus has affected over 60 million people, mostly in South America. It has potentially devastating...

26 July, 2019

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Scientists reveal DNA packaging mechanism of HSV-1, the virus that causes cold sores

A new technique developed by researchers from the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA has allowed them to become the first scientists to clearly see the intricate machinery responsible for compressing DNA into the...

20 June, 2019

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Virulence factor of the influenza A virus mapped in real-time

The influenza A viruses, which are responsible for deadly pandemics in the past, still remain a major global public health problem today. Molecules known as virulence factors are produced by bacteria, viruses, and fungi...

20 June, 2019

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New vulnerability found in major human viruses

Structural feature may lead to antivirals for the common cold, polio, and other pathogens Discovery of a new feature of a large class of pathogenic viruses may allow development of new antiviral medications for the...

14 June, 2019

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Researchers use engineered immune cells to combat deadly viruses in mice

Engineered immune cells may provide a novel way to protect at-risk populations from life-threatening viruses, according to a new study published on 17 May in Science Immunology. So far, the effects have only been...

29 May, 2019

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Human antibody reveals hidden vulnerability in influenza virus

Discovery by NIAID-funded researchers could aid quest for universal flu vaccine. The ever-changing “head” of an influenza virus protein has an unexpected Achilles heel, report scientists funded by the National Institute...

17 May, 2019

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Catch a virus by its tail

Study uncovers key mechanism that allows some of the world’s deadliest viruses to replicate Viruses are masterful invaders. They cannibalize host cells by injecting their genetic material, often making thousands...

14 May, 2019

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Long-term consequences of Zika virus infection

Children exposed to the virus in 2015-16 may be at increased risk for developmental disorders like ADHD Mice exposed to the Zika virus during later stages of gestation present behaviors reminiscent of attention...

14 May, 2019

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