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That is what is on my mind after reading this article: http://healthland.time.com/2011/08/11/mit-scientists-develop-a-drug-to-fight-any-viral-infection/
treehouse said:That is what is on my mind after reading this article: http://healthland.time.com/2011/08/11/mit-scientists-develop-a-drug-to-fight-any-viral-infection/
Yes, many viruses have the ability to infect multiple types of cells. This is known as host range and is dependent on the specific virus and its ability to bind to receptors on the surface of different cell types.
A virus can cause a host cell to "suicide" through various mechanisms, such as inducing the cell to produce toxic proteins or disrupting the cell's normal functions. This ultimately leads to the death of the cell and the release of new viral particles.
No, once a virus has caused a host cell to "suicide", the cell is no longer viable and cannot be infected by the same virus again. However, other nearby cells may still be susceptible to infection.
No, not all viruses have the ability to cause host cells to "suicide". Some viruses instead rely on other means of replicating and spreading, such as hijacking the cell's machinery to produce more viral particles.
Yes, some viruses have the ability to infect multiple cells at once, especially those with a broad host range. This can lead to faster and more efficient spread of the virus throughout the body.