Tiny DNA Tweezers Can Catch And Release Objects On-demand
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 - 11:35
in Biology & Nature
Researchers in China are reporting development of a new DNA "tweezers" that are the first of their kind capable of grasping and releasing objects on-demand. The microscopic tweezers could have several potential uses, the researchers note. Those include microsurgery, drug and gene delivery for gene therapy, and in the manufacturing of nano-sized circuits for futuristic electronics.