New clues found to common respiratory virus

(Washington University School of Medicine) Scientists have solved the structure of a protein that helps a common respiratory virus evade the immune system. The team, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, have identified critical parts of the protein that could be targeted with drugs or vaccines, opening up the possibility of preventing or treating an infection that sickens thousands of babies and elderly people every year.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news