Graphical Abstract (IMAGE) University of Zurich Caption In human cells of the lung epithelium where the gene for Mib1 is knocked out, the uncoating of the viral DNA is blocked and the adenoviruses remained stuck at the pore structures outside of the nucleus, which prevents viral infection. Credit University of Zurich Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.