Viral structure is a research area focused on the study of the physical and chemical properties of viruses, including their morphology, composition, and organization. Researchers in this field aim to understand how viruses are built and how their structures influence their ability to infect host cells and cause disease. This knowledge is essential for developing antiviral treatments, vaccines, and diagnostic tools. Techniques such as cryo-electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography, and mass spectrometry are commonly used to study viral structure at the atomic level.