Engineers are folding DNA like paper to create a tiny trap for the HIV virus
Scientists are using a technique called DNA origami to build microscopic containers that mimic human cells, tricking the HIV virus into entering a structural trap that prevents it from spreading.
Researchers at institutions like the Technical University of Munich use DNA origami to fold genetic material into complex, icosahedral shells. These hollow structures are lined with virus-binding molecules that act as bait, effectively neutralizing the virus by locking it inside a physical cage.
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