- A family of proteins best known for their role in diminishing HIV infectivity may have the goods to outwit other emerging and re-emerging viruses such as Zika & Ebola. The key to their power: enhancing signals sent within immune cells to unleash a potent fighter in the innate antiviral response. https://news.osu.edu/proteins-that-outwit-emerging-and-re-emerging-viruses/ 7 comments science