Key Finding: Many Pathogenic Fungi Use the Same Entrance to Invade Host Cells
Friday, July 23, 2010 - 10:29
in Biology & Nature
Like a burglar with a universal lock pick, many deadly pathogens use the same protein to gain access to the cells of a potential host , researchers have discovered. The new findings could have implications for blocking infections by agents ranging from wheat rust to malaria. [More] Malaria - Pathogen - Wheat - Protein - Infection