Lethal Viruses Hijack DNA-Damage Response, May Be Exploited for Cancer

Scientists at Monash University's Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) have identified a new mechanism used by Henipaviruses in infection, and potential new targets for antivirals to treat them. The researchers believe their findings may also apply to other dangerous viruses. Henipaviruses are among the deadliest of viruses and have no effective treatments, according to the researchers. The viruses include Hendra, lethal to humans and horses, and the Nipah virus, a serious threat