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DNA-based assembly line for precision nano-cluster construction

Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a DNA-based assembly line for predictable, high-precision nano-construction, enabling the rapid assembly of new biosensors and solar cells. By controlling DNA interactions, they can regulate interparticle distances and assemble nano-objects into complex structures.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalNature Materials·DateMar 29, 2009

Nanoparticle assembly enters the fast lane

Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory discovered a way to control the assembly of gold nanoparticles using rigid, double-stranded DNA, which can lead to more efficient energy generation and data storage. The technique takes advantage of DNA's natural tendency to pair up components, allowing for more efficient assembly.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateOct 11, 2006

Proofreading and error-correction in nanomaterials inspired by nature

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a novel method for proofreading and error-correction in nanomaterials, utilizing catalytic DNA to detect and remove incorrect particles. This approach mimics nature's accuracy mechanisms in protein synthesis and holds promise for precise control over nanoparticle assembly.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateOct 18, 2005

ASU researcher fashions DNA to further advances in nanotechnology

Researchers at Arizona State University have created unique arrays of proteins tethered onto self-assembled DNA nanostructures. By controlling the exact position and location of chemical bases within a synthetic replica of DNA, a novel approach to attaching biomolecules has been achieved.

SourceArizona State University·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateJun 20, 2005
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New theory on the mystery of the origin of life proposed by Weizmann Institute scientists

Researchers suggest that early life forms could have emerged from heterogeneous lipid assemblies, with information stored in composition rather than sequence. This model offers a solution to the long-standing question of how lipid assemblies could carry and propagate information.

SourceAmerican Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 4, 2000