Scientists discover key role of ‘protector’ molecule that fights the common flu

Posted on: 26 January 2017

 

January 2017

 

Scientists have discovered that a biological molecule important in cell growth (STAT3) is also critical in protecting us against infection – so much so that we would be unable to fight the common flu virus without it.

 

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