Proteins that self-assemble into polyhedral shell-like structures are useful molecular
containers both in nature and in the laboratory. Here we review efforts to repurpose diverse …

Most drug therapies distribute the agents throughout the entire body, even though the drugs
are typically only needed at specific tissues. This often limits dosage and causes discomfort …

Viruses are nanoscale entities containing a nucleic acid genome encased in a protein shell
called a capsid and in some cases are surrounded by a lipid bilayer membrane. This review …

We review approaches aimed at deciphering the physical mechanisms responsible for viral
structure and assembly. We discuss the basic principles of condensed matter physics …

Within the materials science community, proteins with cage-like architectures are being
developed as versatile nanoscale platforms for use in protein nanotechnology. Much effort …

Viral capsids are often regarded as inert structural units, but in actuality they display
fascinating dynamics during different stages of their life cycle. With the advent of single …

Although the effects of kinetics on crystal growth are well understood, the role of substrate
curvature is not yet established. We studied rigid, two-dimensional colloidal crystals growing …

Biomolecular self-assembly provides a facile way to synthesize functional nanomaterials.
Due to the unique structure and functions of biomolecules, the created biological …

Self-assembly is a ubiquitous process in synthetic and biological systems, broadly defined
as the spontaneous organization of multiple subunits (macromolecules, particles, etc.) into …

Virus-like particles (VLPs) are increasingly used for vaccine development and drug delivery.
Assembly of VLPs from purified monomers in a chemically defined reaction is advantageous …