Indestructible Virus Yields Secret to Creating Super-Durable Materials (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

University of Virginia Health System

Indestructible Virus Yields Secret to Creating Super-Durable Materials (1 of 2)

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Peter M. Kasson, M.D., Ph.D., (left) and Edward H. Egelman, Ph.D., have unlocked the secrets of a nearly indestructible virus, potentially allowing scientists to harness its remarkable properties to create super-durable materials and better treat disease.

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Josh Barney | UVA Health System

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