Rossmann Immature (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Rossmann Immature

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Purdue researchers have determined the high-resolution structure of the immature Zika virus. This composite image of the surface (left), and cross-sectional region (right), reflect the new findings. Research into a virus's structure provides insights important to the development of effective antiviral treatments and vaccines.

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(Purdue University image courtesy of Kuhn and Rossmann research groups)

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