First high-resolution structure of key herpes virus protein opens path to new antivirals

An international research team has determined the first high-resolution structures of the herpes simplex virus origin-binding ...
News Medical

Spectacular structure of C.difficile's protective armor revealed

The spectacular structure of the protective armor of superbug C.difficile has been revealed for the first time showing the close-knit yet flexible outer layer – like chain mail. This assembly prevents ...
The Conversation

Scientists uncovered the structure of the key protein for a future hepatitis C vaccine – here’s how they did it

Lisa Eshun-Wilson receives funding from the National Science Foundation. Alba Torrents de la Peña receives funding from Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) Rubicon Grant 45219118.
Science Daily

Novel C. diff structures are required for infection, offer new therapeutic targets

Newly discovered iron storage 'ferrosomes' inside the bacterium C. diff -- the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections -- are important for infection in an animal model and could offer new ...

In a surprising discovery, scientists find tiny loops in the genomes of dividing cells

Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the daughter cells can ...