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How Viruses Know What's Theirs: New Study Reshapes Understanding of Genetic Packaging

Why this matters: While replicating in a host cell, viruses package their genetic material with near-perfect accuracy into protein shells called capsids. Capsids act like molecular armor, protecting a virus's genetic cargo. Understanding how viruses are so efficient at this packaging could help researchers create their own lab-made versions of capsids with similar traits. These synthetic capsids could carry helpful genetic cargo used in gene therapy, new antivirals, and a range RNA-based therapeutics.

August 15, 2025


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