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STING Pathway Blocks Flu Virus From Jumping to Humans
A new study reveals that the STING-NF-kB signaling pathway acts as a natural barrier preventing influenza viruses from spilling over from animals to humans.
Key Takeaways
- STING-NF-kB pathway blocks animal flu viruses from replicating in human cells
- Pandemic flu strains evolve specific mutations to evade this barrier
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DT Editorial Team··4 min read·via science.org