Virus structure inspires novel understanding of onion-like carbon nanoparticles
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 15:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Symmetry is ubiquitous in the natural world. It occurs in gemstones and snowflakes and even in biology, an area typically associated with complexity and diversity. There are striking examples: the shapes of virus particles, such as those causing the common cold, are highly symmetrical and look like tiny footballs.