Herpesvirus (IMAGE) Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Caption This is a detailed 3D-structure of the herpes virus: the capsid or protein shell, which contains the virus DNA, is surrounded by several envelope layers. Credit Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry/ Kay Grünewald Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.