Membrane 2 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption An evolutionary conserved residue known as Thr59 disrupts the repeating pattern formed by a trimeric protein as it refolds while helping a flu virus infect a cell. Researchers at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine used a complex computer simulation to study the mechanism and look for new targets for drugs to stop the flu. Credit Xingcheng Lin/Rice University 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.