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One UVM lab’s surprise discovery led to flu science breakthrough
Emily Bruce's lab at the University of Vermont discovered that the Rab11B protein is critical for H3N2 flu virus infection, challenging the long-held belief that sialic acid is the primary binding point. This accidental finding could lead to more targeted antiviral treatments for influenza.
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