The Ljungan virus is a picornavirus that lacks the internal coat protein VP4, and the packaging of its RNA genome is poorly understood. Here, the authors use cryo-electron microscopy to visualize ...

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Each protein subunit is folded into a "double jelly-roll" configuration found in many virus capsids. Sputnik attaches to and enters host amoebas, encountering a more acidic environment that apparently ...

These grants support basic research on viral infectious diseases, including West Nile. "We currently have a 17-angstrom resolution structure," Kuhn said. "We hope to use our NIH support to get down to ...

Researchers from Purdue University announced a major breakthrough Thursday, becoming the first team to determine the structure of the Zika virus. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience ...