Animation of Nanosponges and SARS COV-2 (VIDEO) University of California - San Diego This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption Nanoparticles cloaked in human lung cell membranes and human immune cell membranes can attract and neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 virus in cell culture, causing the virus to lose its ability to hijack host cells and reproduce. The UC San Diego researchers call their nano-scale particles "nanosponges" because they soak up harmful pathogens and toxins. Credit David Baillot/University of California San Diego Usage Restrictions Please credit David Baillot/University of California San Diego License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.