Mild-mannered metabolic helper rushes to fight invading viruses

Saturday, May 8, 2010 - 13:10 in Health & Medicine

Within cells, an ancient antiviral duo can deliver a one-two knockout to thwart invading viruses, report researchers who have just unmasked the cellular sidekick that throws the first punch. The findings mean scientists must rethink the design of antiviral immunity and how the body fends off viruses of all types, including influenza and HIV...

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