The initial steps of viral infection involve the specific attachment of the viral particle to receptor(s) on the cell surface, followed by internalization of the virus into the cell and the ...

Study findings spotlight a highly potent source of Ebola virus shedding with the potential for person-to-person transmission.

South of the border, a severe human avian flu case in Louisiana showed the same mutation in the hemagglutinin gene as the ...

Virus–host interactions are the ... lines shows a broad compatibility between animal virus receptor-binding proteins and human cell entry factors. Here, the authors identify integrin beta ...

Human MxA protein suppresses mammalian H5N1 virus replication, but emerging mutations may enable partial evasion, raising ...

Receptor pharmacology is the study of the interactions of receptors with drugs/pharmaceuticals and other xenobiotics. A basic tenet of receptor pharmacology is that a drug’s effect is directly ...

Those with a membership to TSA PreCheck, Global Entry or CLEAR® Plus skip long entry wait lines and enjoy expedited screening where they can quickly verify their identity. All of these programs ...

By Pam Belluck Diarrhea, constipation, pain, bloating: We asked experts why the virus causes these issues and what to do about them. By Alice Callahan The preparers filed for pandemic-related ...

Jan. 3, 2025 — Much of our knowledge of the protein PD-1, a leading cancer treatment target, comes from studies in mice. In a comprehensive assessment of PD-1, ... Enzyme Promoting Tumor Growth ...

Now the virus is creeping uncomfortably close to spreading among humans. In November, a teenager in Fraser Valley, British Columbia sought medical care for conjunctivitis and a cough. Six days ...

Nov. 25, 2024 — Women who suffer severe complications during their first pregnancy or delivery are less inclined to have more babies, a study reports. Given the recent steady decline in birth ...