Today, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have announced the discovery of a critical piece of the puzzle in understanding Lassa virus. A new study reveals the structure of the ribonucleoparticle (RNP) complex of Lassa virus, providing insight into how the virus replicates, and paving the way for the development of new therapeutic treatments. The RNP complex of Lassa virus is a complex of proteins and RNA that allows the virus to replicate inside the host cell. Understanding this complex is essential for the development of treatments for the virus, which is endemic in West Africa.

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