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What have researchers at the University of Florida created to treat the Hepatitis C virus?

What have researchers at the University of Florida created to treat the Hepatitis C virus?

Answer: Nanorobots

According to the University of Florida, these newly created tiny particles can be programmed to shut down the genetic production line that cranks out disease-related proteins. In lab tests, the “nanorobots” all but eradicated hepatitis C virus infection. The programmable nature of the particle makes it potentially useful against diseases such as cancer and other viral infections.