Read the article and comment on the connection between enteroviruses and rhinoviruses. Also look at how the rhinoviruses use different receptor proteins to enter the cells.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Evolution of the common cold
The common cold is caused by a rhinovirus which uses RNA as genetic material instead of DNA. The use of RNA allows for a higher mutation rate which causes for more adaptation. This article from The Scientist goes into great detail about these topics.
Read the article and comment on the connection between enteroviruses and rhinoviruses. Also look at how the rhinoviruses use different receptor proteins to enter the cells.
Read the article and comment on the connection between enteroviruses and rhinoviruses. Also look at how the rhinoviruses use different receptor proteins to enter the cells.
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