Observation of Aerosolization-induced Morphological Changes in Viral
Capsids
Observation of Aerosolization-induced Morphological Changes in Viral
Capsids
Single-stranded RNA viruses co-assemble their capsid with the genome and variations in capsid structures can have significant functional relevance. In particular, viruses need to respond to a dehydrating environment to prevent genomic degradation and remain active upon rehydration. Theoretical work has predicted low-energy buckling transitions in icosahedral capsids which could …