Scientists design origami DNA to stop virus from assembling
Researchers manipulated the DNA to fold into various shapes, like origami, forcing them to assemble accordingly. Listen Researchers manipulated the DNA to fold into various shapes, like origami, forcing them to assemble accordingly. Listen
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In essence, the Griffith University researchers who headed the international team are now concentrating on understanding how various viruses self-assemble.
Mice-specific viruses that contain protein
Researchers have made major strides in preventing the assembly of viruses in a ground-breaking study.
By forcing the DNA to fold into different forms, much like origami, the researchers forced it to come together correctly. They were able to influence the virus proteins' structure, size, and shape thanks to this novel method.
The international team, which was lead by researchers from Griffith University, utilised DNA 'origami' templates to control how virus capsids, which are viruses' protective protein shells, formed under physiological circumstances.
