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Bird flu virus hides from immune system (Moldova.org)
U.S. scientists say they've found how the avian influenza virus hides from the body's immune system, preventing an antiviral response from infected cells.Baylor College of Medicine researchers said they discovered a protein found in the virulent avian flu virus strain called H5N1 forms tiny tubules in which it hides the pieces of double-stranded RNA formed during viral infection.Professor B.V. ...