September 16, 2024 5:53 PM

Study reveals influenza viruses can use two pathways to infect

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Zurich has uncovered a second mechanism by which certain influenza viruses can enter human and animal cells. This discovery could have significant implications for understanding cross-species transmission and the potential for future pandemics. Led by Professor Silke Stertz from the Institute of Medical Virology, the international research team found that in addition to the well-known method of entry via sialic acid binding, some human and a...