A recent New Atlas article discussed an innovative new way to treat viral infections: with origami! A team at the Technical University of Munich devised a way to fold DNA into micro-capsules capable of grabbing hold of viruses and demobilizing them. The key is specialized binding points inside the capsules that allow them to close, creating a hollow body that traps the virus and prevents it from infecting cells.
DNA Origami Traps Treat Viral Infections
The tiny structures encapsulate viruses and prevent them from infecting human cells.
Jul 27, 2021
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