Hidden weak spots in HIV and Ebola revealed with breakthrough nanodisc technology

Cristiana Gigina

Researchers have developed a nanodisc system that recreates viral proteins in their natural membrane environment, exposing how antibodies actually attack viruses. Credit: Shutterstock Viruses are highly effective at entering human cells, largely because of specialized proteins that cover their outer surfaces. These proteins are key targets in vaccine development. To study them, scientists typically create lab versions to see how the immune system might respond. However, these simplified