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.
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