Human Poliovirus
by Karsten Schneider/science Photo Library
Title
Human Poliovirus
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Karsten Schneider/science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Human poliovirus, cutaway molecular model. This enterovirus causes poliomyelitis (polio) in humans, usually in children, affecting the nervous system. Severe cases damage the nervous system, leading to paralysis or death. In viruses, a central core of RNA genetic material (ribonucleic acid, red and green) is enclosed by a capsid or protein shell, the outer structure seen here. One of the functions of the capsid is to aid the transmission of the viral genetic material into host cells. The cell mechanisms are then used to produce new virus particles.
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September 12th, 2018
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