Viruses
Hidden pockets expose antiviral hotspots
16 Sep 2024High-resolution simulations uncover dynamic regions on the surface of dengue-like viruses to guide the design of novel antivirals.
Convection trumps diffusion
21 May 2013Breakthrough technology quickly separates large proteins and viruses from their surroundings, which improves purification of vaccines and protein therapuetics
A key checkpoint against infection
14 Aug 2012A single enzyme plays a critical role in helping the body effectively fight viral infection
New hope for a Chikungunya vaccine
17 Jul 2012An investigation of Chikungunya virus yields two new antigens for vaccine development
Flu tracking
12 Apr 2011A computational algorithm for tracking influenza viral ancestry outperforms even human experts
Cells on patrol
1 Mar 2011A subset of human immune cells monitors blood vessels for viral infection
Rapid resistance
15 Feb 2011A strain of H1N1 influenza virus that rapidly develops resistance to the antiviral drug oseltamivir has emerged
Under the wire
7 Dec 2010A device based on silicon nanowires can detect dengue viruses in less than 30 minutes
A portable device for virus detection
26 Oct 2010A device that runs on batteries and fits in the palm of your hand can detect viruses in just 35 minutes