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Synthetic RNA platform converts viral replication into detectable cellular signals

The technology, called the Viral-Engineered RNA-based Activation System (VERAS), hijacks the virus's own replication ...
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My son had flu, but we don't know kind; does he need a vaccination?

I'm so glad your son has recovered from influenza. As you mentioned, he tested positive on the rapid test for Influenza A. This test can show whether a person has influenza virus, but it does not ...
eLife

Decoding the biogenesis of HIV-induced CPSF6 puncta and their fusion with nuclear speckles

HIV hijacks SRRM2 to enlarge nuclear speckles, stabilizing CPSF6 puncta and promoting efficient viral replication.
eLife

Fragile nucleosomes are essential for RNA Polymerase II to transcribe in eukaryotes

Nucleosomes are barriers to RNA Polymerase II (Pol II) transcribing along gene bodies in eukaryotes. We found that a fragile “tailless nucleosome” could be generated to resolve the Pol II pausing ...