Arc Resembles Viruses (IMAGE)

University of Utah Health

Arc Resembles Viruses

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A protein important for cognition and memory named Arc can encapsulates genetic material (polyhedron enveloping the ribbon-like strands) and delivers it to brain cells in a manner similar to the way in which viruses infect host cells.

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Chris Manfre

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