New Way To Fight Deadly Viruses Accidentally Found By Queensland Researchers | 10 News

Name: New Way To Fight Deadly Viruses Accidentally Found By Queensland Researchers | 10 News
Uploaded: 2026-08-13T03:47:40.245Z
Duration: 2 min 2 s
Channel: Basic Applied Science
Description: Researchers in Queensland have stumbled upon a novel antiviral method that targets the host cell rather than the virus itself. By interfering with the NMT1 enzyme, the drug causes the virus to form abnormally, reducing infection levels by 90% within two days—showing significant potential.

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Researchers in Queensland have stumbled upon a novel antiviral method that targets the host cell rather than the virus itself. By interfering with the NMT1 enzyme, the drug causes the virus to form abnormally, reducing infection levels by 90% within two days—showing significant potential.