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Chiral Assemblies

Using the self-assembling virus models, we demonstrate how distinct particle types can aggregate through random motion to form complete and distinct assemblies. The models are composed of distinct poliovirus pentamers and their mirror images counterparts which assemble and segregate into two distinct viral capsids. No trick photography used.

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