Elizabeth B. Lamb Center For Pediatric Research
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Keep your coat on, virus!
A compound acting on serotonin receptors delays a critical step during reovirus cell entry, reducing viral infectivity. Read MoreSep 22, 2015
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Contributors to coronavirus ‘fitness’
Understanding the role that host membrane modification plays in coronavirus replication is essential for developing novel approaches to block the viruses that cause SARS and MERS. Read MoreFeb 24, 2015
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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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‘Proofreader’ key to coronavirus growth
A coronavirus protein is required for replication of the viral genome and may be a good treatment target for SARS and other diseases caused by coronaviruses. Read MoreSep 12, 2013
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Breast milk blocks virus binding
Components of human breast milk help ward off viral infection, a new study shows. Read MoreDec 7, 2012
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Protein’s length, flexibility key to infection
The structural architecture of the reovirus attachment protein is required for efficient reovirus infection of host cells. Read MoreOct 31, 2012
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Cells open doors for reovirus
The cellular factor Src helps reoviruses enter cells. Read MoreMay 13, 2011