Virus-made Devices

We know that viruses 'produce' only diseases. But what if they could produce even ... devices?A MIT team led by Angela Belcher, a professor of materials science and biological engineering, has managed to use viruses that cling together in a solution to form fibers several centimeter... [ read more >> ]

A small vial contains a billion viruses, each with a slightly different genetic modification. These can be screened to determine which of them will bind to specific inorganic materials, such as those used in rechargeable batteries.

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A small vial contains a billion viruses, each with a slightly different genetic modification. These can be screened to determine which of them will bind to specific inorganic materials, such as those used in rechargeable batteries.
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