Scientists build tiny "virus traps" out of DNA origami
| Date | 20th, Jul 2021 |
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| Source | New Atlas - Scientific News Websites |
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Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a new method to treat viral infections by making traps. The team folded DNA into nano-capsules with specialized binding points inside them, which could grab hold of viruses and render them inert.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Virus, Technical University Munich, DNA, Origami, Drug delivery