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Scientists discovered a way to block hepatitis B infection using an anticancer drug, offering hope for new treatments.

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Learn how the herpes virus hijacks immune pathways to trigger reactivation and what this means for potential new treatments.

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Researchers used cryo-EM, glycoproteomics, and modeling to generate the atomic structure of a fully glycosylated and membrane ...

A component found in all fungi may provide a shield that prevents flu-related lung damage, according to a new Canadian study.

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