Research reveals how our bodies keep unwelcome visitors out of cell nuclei
Monday, November 24, 2014 - 11:00
in Biology & Nature
The structure of pores found in cell nuclei has been uncovered by a UCL-led team of scientists, revealing how they selectively block certain molecules from entering, protecting genetic material and normal cell functions. The discovery could lead to the development of new drugs against viruses that target the cell nucleus and new ways of delivering gene therapies, say the scientists behind the study.