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Posted Fri May 30 2008: from Angewandte, via Ars Technica: Nanotechnology used to build artificial virus http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1212156698 The Lee research group at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea found an alternate strategy, one that used pre-organized supramolecular nanostructures to construct, for the first time, a filament-shaped artificial virus.... The virus' simultaneous ability to deliver genetic materials and hydrophobic therapeutic reagents are particularly useful, and the researchers' approach is flexible and allows for a variety of structural changes to the virus. Until we study the toxicology of these artificial viruses, however, we cannot judge their full potential for treating diseases. [Read more stories about: nanotechnology] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

The ApocaDocs say: Yes, please, do study the toxicology. Oh, and while you're at it, whether this technique might be used for nontherapeutic purposes. NEXT> More stories: Ecosystem destruction costing hundreds of billions a year Unknown toxin kills fish in Davidson River (Nanotechnology used to build artificial virus) India's lone DDT manufacturing facility shows no signs of shutting down Peru Guards Its Guano as Demand Soars Again Want to explore more? Try the PaniCloud!

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