All The University of Tokyo articles
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NewsHerpesvirus protein mimics host enzyme to balance infection and latency
Researchers have uncovered a novel regulatory mechanism of CDK mimicry that may help herpesviruses coexist and expand within host cells while balancing host survival with viral persistence throughout the host’s lifespan.
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NewsThe math behind social distancing: the rules that influence epidemic behavior
Researchers have worked out how to understand social distancing behavior. The team identified simple rules that govern how individuals adapt their behavior during an epidemic in order to balance the costs of infection and social distancing.