What Enables Herpes Simplex Virus To Become Impervious to Drugs?

At a glance: New research explains how herpes simplex virus can develop resistance to antiviral medicines.
Study shows that movements in specific parts of a protein that enable viral replication can alter susceptibility to drugs
The findings answer long-standing questions about viral drug resistance and can inform new approaches to designing more effective therapies.

Scientists Aim Gene-Targeting Breakthrough Against COVID-19

Scientists at Berkeley Lab and Stanford have joined forces to aim a gene-targeting, antiviral agent called PAC-MAN against COVID-19.