Scientists build 'mechanically active' DNA material that responds with movement when stimulated
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 15:01
in Biology & Nature
Artificial muscles and self-propelled goo may be the stuff of Hollywood fiction, but the reality of it may not be that far away. By blending their areas of expertise, scientists have created a dynamic gel made of DNA that mechanically responds to stimuli in much the same way that cells do.