Fighting Infections with Symmetry

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This Mathematics Matters case study looks at how mathematicians are aiding the fight against viruses. Many viruses have a symmetrical structure made from basic building blocks, and biologists have struggled to explain some of the more detailed shapes. Now mathematicians are using complex theories of symmetry to reveal these viral structures, ultimately leading to new treatments for diseases. The resource can be used by teachers to guide their students or shared directly with students to inform them about careers using mathematics.

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rx5pb

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