inside a fatty membrane that protects a twisting strand of RNA--a molecule that holds the virus's genetic code. Proteins called "S" form spikes that extend from the surface and grab onto a human ...

A new study says the flu A viral strain can adapt shape to stay infectious. Infectious disease doctors break down what this ...

A virus on the nano spiked silicon surface, magnified 65,000 times. After 1 hour it has already begun to leak material. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of ...

Spike proteins are structures found on the surface of certain viruses, including the coronavirus. These spikes allow the virus to attach to and enter human cells. When the virus is inside the cell ...

mRNA vaccines don't expose you to any real virus instead ... The newly made spike protein now sits on the surface of the muscle cells. Your immune system senses the spike protein as a foreign ...

Moreover, antivirus displaying any virus-capturing protein on its surface—including spike-recognizing antibodies—can be generated. Consequently, Achelois can produce highly potent variant ...

In the corona virus, it is a so-called spike protein with well-known spikes ... system produce antibodies that bind ...

November and December 2018 had 73 outbreaks. The virus spreads easily and quickly through contaminated food and water. Cases often spike each year as people gather with family and friends during ...