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First line of defence against deadly ToCSV tomato virus explored
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
For the first time, scientists at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have examined the molecular genetics of tomato plants' defence mechanisms against a destructive "young" Southern African virus. The well-known tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) is known to be resistant to individuals
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Reprogramming form of virus capsids could help in progress of biomedicine:
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
By combining viral protein building blocks with DNA templates, bioengineers have developed a method to regulate the size and shape of virus particles.
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Reprogramming shape of virus capsids may advance biomedicine: Research
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Bioengineers have discovered a way to programme the size and form of virus particles by combining viral protein building blocks with DNA templates.
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Study finds how innate immune system fights infectious agents
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers revealed how innate immune system fights infectious agents and why the alarm messenger type I interferon is important for this process.
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Research: Presence of ancient viral DNA in human genome protects against i
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Viral DNA in human genomes, embedded there from ancient infections, serve as antivirals that protect human cells against certain present-day viruses, according to new research.
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The hepatitis B-neutralizing cell sentinel
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], October 4 (ANI): One of the most severe and prevalent viral diseases is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It targets the liver cells after being transmitted by bodily fluids. Serious problems from the chronic form of the illness can develop such as cirrhosis and li
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Two Indian vaccine candidates against COVID-19 in phase two trials: VK Pau
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Bharat Biotech's vaccine candidate based on inactivated virus procured by ICMR and Zydus Cadila's candidate based on viral DNA are two Indian COVID-19 vaccines in second phase trial, Niti Aayog member Dr Vinod K Paul said on Saturday.
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