How rabies ‘hijacks’ neurons to attack brain

6 octubre 2014

For the first time, scientists have discovered the exact mechanism the killer rabies virus uses to efficiently enter the central nervous system, where it erupts in a toxic explosion of symptoms. An improved understanding of how this mechanism works could lead to new treatments for disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis as well.
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