Ultrasound has potential to damage coronaviruses

Good news! Can ultrasound also be used against other pathogenic viruses? However, these are simulated, preliminary results!

"... A new study by researchers in MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering suggests that coronaviruses may be vulnerable to ultrasound vibrations, within the frequencies used in medical diagnostic imaging.

Through computer simulations, the team has modeled the virus’ mechanical response to vibrations across a range of ultrasound frequencies. They found that vibrations between 25 and 100 megahertz triggered the virus’ shell and spikes to collapse and start to rupture within a fraction of a millisecond. This effect was seen in simulations of the virus in air and in water.

The results are preliminary, and based on limited data regarding the virus’ physical properties. ..."

Ultrasound has potential to damage coronaviruses, study finds | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Simulations show ultrasound waves at medical imaging frequencies can cause the virus’ shell and spikes to collapse and rupture.

Here is the link to the referenced research paper:

Effect of receptors on the resonant and transient harmonic vibrations of Coronavirus