
Two types of synthetis viral particles
Two types of artificially synthesized particles based on potato virus X (PVX) coat protein are presented here. Complexes of RNA with PVX coat protein are rods, and complexes of DNA with the same protein are writhing threads.
(The image was taken on a Nanoscope III microscope, Digital Instruments, USA)
© Protopopova Anna. Physical department of MSU, Russia