Nanotubes Could Help Study Retrovirus Transmission Between Human Cells
Monday, June 30, 2008 - 22:28
in Health & Medicine
Naturally occurring nanotubes may serve as tunnels that protect retroviruses and bacteria as they infect healthy cells. The unexpected shielding may explain why vaccines fare poorly against some invaders. Researchers now have formed similar nanotubes that could be used to duplicate the phenomenon.