Viral Infections
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Probing innate immunity
Manuel Ascano team validates an inhibitor of the cGAS-STING signaling pathway, which is important for cellular innate immunity against bacteria, viruses, and our own damaged DNA. Read MoreMay 19, 2020
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RSV-HRV viral interference
RSV infection reduces the risk of infection with human rhinovirus, which could have implications for vaccine development and prevention strategies for viral respiratory tract infections in infants. Read MoreMay 15, 2017
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Enzyme holds the door for influenza
Compounds developed at Vanderbilt University may offer a new way to block influenza infection. Read MoreAug 20, 2014
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Neural receptor for reovirus
A newly identified receptor allows mammalian reovirus to infect neurons, shedding light on factors important for viral encephalitis. Read MoreJul 18, 2014
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Target cell entry to halt Chikungunya virus
Understanding how chikungunya virus binds to and enters cells offers a new target for antiviral medications. Read MoreApr 28, 2014
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Multi-center effort targets lethal Ebola, Marburg viruses
Vanderbilt University researchers are collaborating in a multi-center, federally-funded project to develop ways to treat and prevent the highly lethal Ebola and Marburg virus infections. Read MoreMar 6, 2014