The colonies of baker’s yeast grown on this agar plate have been genetically engineered to make M2 proteins, which are essential for producing new viruses. (Fei Wen via SWNS)
A universal flu vaccine derived from yeast could replace annual shots, according to new research.
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These light-gray spheres are virus-like particles, and the small black spots are M2 proteins, which could be key to a new flu vaccine that provides long-lasting protection. (Fei Wen via SWNS)
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