Artificial intelligence reveals a never-before described 3D structure in rotavirus spike protein
The findings are an example of how viruses can evolve by incorporating structurally distinct modules with similar functionality.
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Not all human norovirus strains are created equal, in their sensitivity to interferon
A new study reveals that human norovirus strains differ in sensitivity to the body’s first line of defense.
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Video of the Month: A calcium storm
From the Labs opens July 2019 with a Video of the Month, showing the calcium ‘storm’ rotavirus triggers in infected cells. Calcium signaling in rotavirus
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Image of the Month: Repairing rotavirus-damaged intestinal cells
When rotavirus infects and damages intestinal cells, the small intestine fails to absorb nutrients and diarrhea develops. Rotaviruses and noroviruses are the major cause of
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From the Labs to Commercialization: the Estes lab and ImmuCell Success Story
Research discoveries at Baylor College of Medicine can potentially reach the point where they evolve into practical applications that improve the quality of life. After
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