{
  "id": 16044680,
  "title": "Oxford scientists discover how viruses build themselves without a blueprint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/oxford-scientists-discover-how-viruses-build-themselves-without-a",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-22T11:42:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily Health",
    "slug": "sciencedaily-health",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261021231248.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}