While evolution is often considered from a DNA- and protein-centric view, RNA-based regulation can also impact gene expression and protein sequences. Here we examine interspecies differences in ...

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a plus-stranded RNA virus that often chronically infects liver hepatocytes and causes liver cirrhosis and cancer. These viruses replicate their genomes employing error-prone ...

A vaccine developed against one strain of a virus is a remarkable achievement. But a “universal vaccine” that could protect from all forms of that pathogen is the holy grail. For decades, researchers ...