Tiny DNA Tool Detects Viruses Faster Than Ever – and Blocks Infections

The NanoGripper, a DNA-based nanorobot, rapidly detects and blocks viruses, including COVID-19, and could revolutionize diagnostics, prevention, and targeted therapies. A tiny, four-fingered “hand,” crafted from a single piece of DNA, can capture the virus responsible for COVID-19, enabling highly sensitive and rapid detection. This hand can even block viral particles from entering and infecting [...]

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