Wednesday 17 November 2021
The Emperor’s New Clothes: Designing a straitjacket for influenza
Jurriaan Huskens, University of Twente
The outside of a flu virus contains proteins that bind to the host cell, creating an entry point. In this project, a "straitjacket" is designed that covers the surface of the virus particle, rendering it harmless. The casing, made of 2D nanomaterial, is fitted with natural cell receptors that interact with several proteins on the virus surface.
Jury statement:Â Broadly applicable and potential to become platform technology
Video: Video: Open Mind 2021 winner Jurriaan Huskens, University of Twente