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The wings of a “genetic bird” protect us against viruses

6 January 2021

UNIGE researchers have demonstrated that every population can protect itself against a broad range of viruses thanks to the two most diverse HLA immune genes in humans.

Modelling of HLA-peptide bindings forming the two wings of a bird in flight.

Modelling of HLA-peptide bindings forming the two wings of a bird in flight.

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UNIGE : Press release

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