Crystallizing the DNA nanotechnology dream: Scientists have designed the first large DNA crystals
Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 12:00
in Physics & Chemistry
DNA has garnered attention for its potential as a programmable material platform that could spawn entire new and revolutionary nanodevices in computer science, microscopy, biology, and more. Researchers have been working to master the ability to coax DNA molecules to self assemble into the precise shapes and sizes needed in order to fully realize these nanotechnology dreams.