Viral evasion gene reveals new targets for eliminating chronic infections
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 12:03
in Health & Medicine
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers in Melbourne, Australia, have discovered how a key viral gene helps viruses evade early detection by the immune system. Their finding is providing new insights into how viruses are able to establish chronic infections, leading scientists to reevaluate their approaches to viral vaccine development.