Virus structure

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A Binding Relationship

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Structural Biology, Viruses & Microorganisms, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A Weizmann Institute of Science study shows how a deadly virus gets into cells

HIV and cell membrane. Image:ThinkStock

Killer Virus to the Rescue

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The molecule that helps HIV invade immune cells might, in the future, help prevent autoimmune attacks

The molecular structure of Spanish flu protein (hemagglutin) bound to a computationally designed protein (green). The designed protein binds the viral protein tightly and with high specificity, blocking the protein's function and neutralizing viral infectivity

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Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Structural Biology

A new method of redesigning protein molecules may yield novel drugs.

Invasion Strategy of the World's Largest Virus

Invasion Strategy of the World's Largest Virus

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Viruses & Microorganisms, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Organic Chemistry

Weizmann Institute scientists reveal the invasion strategy of the world’s largest virus

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