Influenza virus genome: finally discovered in its coat (IMAGE)

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Influenza virus genome: finally discovered in its coat

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3D reconstruction of the arrangement of an influenza virus RNA molecule (yellow) in its double-helix protein coat (purple and green). The atomic visualisation of these intimate protective interactions opens the door to the development of molecules which, by interfering between the RNA and its protective coat, could provide an effective means to prevent virus replication. 

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© Chenavier-Crépin

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