Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) targets important cells of our immune system ... the pore in its width until its ring-shaped structure cracks, similar to a nail that breaks its ...

Another important discovery was an intricate RNA structure ... the virus itself," Caliskan adds. More information: Anuja Kibe et al, The translational landscape of HIV-1 infected cells reveals ...

Caption: Structure of a HIV capsid (Left) Central slice view of a HIV virus-like particle with pore-forming toxin on the membrane (Middle) Atomic model of a HIV capsid (Right) Density map of HIV ...

Another important discovery was an intricate RNA structure ... HIV-1 to prioritize its own needs while effectively stalling the host defense mechanisms. Thus, the virus can manipulate the host ...

HIV incorporates its DNA into the DNA of every cell it infects, meaning the virus cannot be completely eliminated from the body. Therefore antiretroviral therapy is not a cure, and people with HIV ...

Pseudoscience has recently re-emerged in the U.S. While much of it concerns vaccines, an "oldie" is again making the rounds: ...

The advance, described Jan. 20 in Cell, brings scientists a step closer to developing much-needed medicines.Currently, there are no vaccines to prevent or mitigate infection with the Nipah virus ...

Early reports have demonstrated that CRISPR effectively excises integrated human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV) from cells. 1,2 For Michele Lai from the University of Pisa, these studies raised ...