Virus cells are incredibly efficient at delivering their cargo to the host cells, usually to the host’s detriment. But new research is attempting to utilize this viral trait for the better, by packaging salubrious things into conducive virus shells. Researchers copied the core protein shell of the Bluetongue virus using plant matter, which is a […]
Tag: nanobiology
MIT scientists create spinach that can detect explosives
Forget bomb sniffing dogs: the next big thing in explosives detection may be in your salad. A group of MIT researchers has created a type of spinach plant that can sense certain chemical compounds and even send an alert to a handheld device similar to a smartphone. Spinach plants can acquire this superpower through a […]
