The drug Obeldesivir (ODV) was previously found to have broad activity across several RNA viruses – including the filovirus family to which Ebola belongs – when given 24 hours after exposure.

The drug was previously found to be able to combat several RNA viruses – including the filovirus family to which Ebola belongs – when macaques were given it 24 hours after exposure ...

The researchers tested the RNA origami in a lipid vesicle, a simple cell model system widely used in biology. Using so-called RNA aptamers, the artificial cytoskeleton was bound to the cell membranes.

A new list of viruses and bacteria which pose the greatest threat to public health has been published by health officials to bolster preparedness for any future pandemic. The “priority pathogen ...