Herpes Virus ‘Redesigns’ Human Genome in Bid for Survival
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals that Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1) reshapes the human genome to suit its own replication needs. Unlike previously thought, dense chromatin does not immediately shut down genes; instead, transcription is slowed before DNA compacts. Inside host cells, HSV-1 hijacks key enzymes like RNA polymerase II and … Read more