Nanotubes could aid understanding of retrovirus transmission between human cells

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Sandia researcher Carl Hayden positions a sample on the spectrally resolved confocal imaging microscope.
Sandia researcher Carl Hayden positions a sample on the spectrally resolved, confocal imaging microscope.

Recent findings by medical researchers indicate that naturally occurring nanotubes may serve as tunnels that protect retroviruses and bacteria in transit from diseased to healthy cells — a fact that may explain why vaccines fare poorly against some invaders.


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