Bird Flu Medication Route Found In Virus' Weak Point

... While mapping the H5N1 avian flu virus, scientists from the National Institute of Research, London, discovered a weakness which could be targeted by drugs. The N1 part of the virus (type-1 neuraminidase) has a cavity. It might be possible to target drugs into this cavity and stop the virus from spreading, say the scientists. John Skehel, team leader, said "It is a race. [click link for full article] ...