Science & Technology - Friday, July 24, 2009 11:29 - 1 Comment

Follow atomic map to stop hepatitis E

Using X-ray crystallography and sophisticated software, Rice graduate student Tom Guu created stunning images that show the atomic structure of hepatitis E.

RICE (US)—Researchers have for the first time described the atomic structure of the protein shell that carries the genetic code of hepatitis E (HEV). Their findings may soon lead to new ways to stop the virus. Continue…