# Oxford scientists discover how viruses build themselves without a blueprint

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-22T11:42:05+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261021231248.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/oxford-scientists-discover-how-viruses-build-themselves-without-a-blue-269234/

Scientists have captured virus-like particles assembling themselves step by step, revealing how a surprisingly simple process of trial and error produces complex structures with remarkable precision. The discovery uncovers a crucial molecular turning point that speeds up assembly and could lead to new ways to disrupt viruses and develop vaccines.

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