Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Scientists capture flu viruses surfing into human cells in real time


Scientists have captured a never-before-seen, high-resolution look at influenza’s stealthy invasion of human cells, revealing that the cells aren’t just helpless victims. Using a groundbreaking imaging technique, researchers discovered that our cells actually reach out and “grab” the virus as it searches for the perfect entry point, surfing along the membrane.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on ScienceDaily

Read more on:

Photo of Scientists

Scientists

Photo of human cells

human cells

Photo of real time

real time

Related news:

News photo

Scientists receive £2.8 million funding boost to advance research into low-grade brain tumors - EurekAlert!

News photo

Scientists clarify how much metal in soil is “too much” for people and the environment​ - EurekAlert!

News photo

Scientists Find Extraterrestrial Bio-Essential Sugars in Samples from Asteroid Bennu