Cooperation with the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Singapore, the researchers from IBM has created a 'macromolecules' that kills most people as Zika virus, Ebola, influenza and more. Find a solution to deal with the virus is extremely difficult task, partly because of the adaptability of the virus to the drug is formulated to attack them. Recognizing this, IBM scientists heading off in search of similarities in different viruses, in the process they attack the body. What they found is that all viruses have a protective layer made from glycoproteins, allowing them to bind to healthy cells and make us sick.

To deal with the situation, macromolecules IBM will act as a magnet, sucking the virus towards it and prevent the possibility of infection for normal cells. Macromolecules is also equipped with a type of sugar called mannose, capable of neutralizing the acidity in virus cells, making them virtually impossible to replicate. Mannose on the other hand can 'mobilize' the cells of the immune system to 'fight' with the virus, which helps the body destroy residual cells effectively.

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Referred to as a "magic bullet" in the fight against the virus, this new technique has begun to be studied from 12 years ago, when the relationship between the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Singapore and IBM are set Pulled. As of today, the new tool has been tested on a variety of different viruses including Ebola, dengue, influenza, ... and showed positive results.

Yi Yan Yang Dr. - head of research at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Singapore, said: "The virus is one of the leading causes of illness and death. We have created a molecule against viruses, can solve the problem by preventing the virus from infecting cells, even when they are mutated. This molecule was not toxic to healthy cells and safe to use. "

In short, the researchers can use this solution for the type of macromolecule the towel antivirus or detergents. And in the long term, 'magic bullet' may be the stepping stone to the introduction of a new vaccine strains, with the ability to prevent viral infections.