Herpes virus' tactical maneuver visualized in 3-D
Monday, January 10, 2011 - 06:31
in Biology & Nature
For the first time, researchers have developed a 3-D picture of a herpes virus protein interacting with a key part of the human cellular machinery, enhancing our understanding of how it hijacks human cells to spread infection and opening up new possibilities for stepping in to prevent or treat infection. This discovery uncovers one of the many tactical maneuvers employed by the virus.