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‘Footprint of Death’: How traces of dying cells help viruses spread

Even in death, cells leave a trace. Scientists have discovered a microscopic “Footprint of Death” that not only helps the ...

Human cells activate self-destruction when viruses disrupt RNA production, study shows

They disable our defenses and hijack the cellular machinery in order to multiply successfully. For example, the herpes simplex virus 1, which causes blister-like skin rashes, and influenza viruses ...

Human organ chip technology sets stage for pan-influenza A CRISPR RNA therapies

The influenza A virus (IAV) has been the cause of six major flu pandemics, responsible for 50 to 100 million deaths globally.
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CRISPR therapy shows promise against influenza in human lung chips

The Influenza A virus (IAV) has been the cause of six major flu pandemics, responsible for 50 to 100 million deaths globally.
Frontiers

Innate immune defences in respiratory virus-host interactions and their implications for therapy

Background:Respiratory viruses, including influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), coronaviruses, and other emerging zoonotic pathogens, remain ...
C&EN

Matthew J. Guberman-Pfeffer studies the physics that makes biochemistry work

When Matthew J. Guberman-Pfeffer started working toward his undergraduate degree in 2007, he planned to study political science, and he selected chemistry as an elective. Guberman-Pfeffer has low ...