They are interested in candidates working on human viral infections but outstanding candidates working in other viral infection models will be also considered. (immunology.org)
The researchers believe the drug could be equally effective in treating HSV - 1 in the mouth and HSV - 2 — which primarily affects the genitals — and possibly even other viral infections like HIV. (sciencedaily.com)
But the study does suggest that dampening the so - called «cytokine storm» — which researchers believe is the culprit in several other viral infections as well — might be an additional strategy in the fight against viruses, he says. (sciencemag.org)