“We take that shape, strip off their viral proteins, and are left with a template.”
The capsids were proven to target bacterial cells directly, causing “irreparable damage” to the bugs.
The viruses penetrated the bacteria by punching out nanometre-size holes, which are lethal to bacteria.
Another advantage of the artificial pathogens is they can remain virtually invisible to the host’s body and avoid the human immune system.
The incredible research was carried out by scientists from the University of Cambridge, University of Exeter, King’s College London and University College London.
source: express.co.uk