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filosoful OP t1_j4x94wk wrote

By engineering structures out of DNA, scientists could potentially prevent larger viruses, like coronaviruses and influenza viruses, from interacting with cells

Using a technique called “DNA origami,” researchers created traps that encase large viruses—such as SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, and Zika—in hopes of preventing them from infecting cells.

A study published today (18 January) in Cell Reports Physical Science details how researchers used DNA origami to engineer strands of genetic material into Lego-like structures that form a cage around large pathogens.

While the study only looked at how effectively the structures bound to viruses in vitro, the traps could one day help clear viruses from the body.

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[deleted] t1_j4xlv46 wrote

How do you clear the traps then

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AwesomeDragon97 t1_j4xnfez wrote

You need to get larger traps to catch the smaller ones.

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5050Clown t1_j4yrmqp wrote

It's an entirely unexplored method of arriving at a post apocalyptic wasteland where the majority of humans are reanimated corpses trying to infect the last living humans . This time it's DNA origami.

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DrN0Face t1_j50fhfq wrote

D-gami Beta would like to know your location.

We can be friends.

We are all happy here.

Lets make a better world. . . Together.

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Endward22 t1_j56rv4q wrote

I feel so stupid that I never think in that way.

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But this is just a "firewall" against DNA-Viruses, right?

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