The cold sore virus takes over its host’s transcription machinery to replicate itself. Inhibiting a host enzyme can halt infection. Summary The herpes simplex virus (HSV), responsible for cold sores, hijacks the Read More
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Research finds chromosomes are covered in liquid-like coating to prevent
New research into mitotic chromosomes has found that they are covered in a liquid-like coating that could allow them to bounce off one another, like bumper cars, protecting them from being damaged during cell division. Read More
Scientists used patterned plastic surfaces to trick bacteria into halting their own spread. These designs may prevent infections without the need for antimicrobial drugs. Scientists at the University of Nottingham have identified surface patterns that Read More