Viral Voyagers (IMAGE) University of Florida Caption Mavis Agbandje-McKenna (left), a structural biologist at the University of Florida's McKnight Brain Institute, and UF research scientist Hyun-Joo Nam hold models of viruses. The researchers found that by changing their surface structure to attach to different carbohydrates, viruses are able to infect cells more efficiently -- a finding that may prove valuable to scientists seeking ways to fight cancer or brain diseases. Credit Sarah Kiewel/University of Florida HSC Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.