Computer modeling decodes the chemistry carried out by complex DNA repair enzymes to remove DNA damage caused by environmental exposure.
New DNA origami motor breaks speed record for nano machines
Scientists pave way for nanobots to one day diagnose and treat disease with the first DNA-based motor to run on chemical energy.
CRISPR cleans up DNA origami
Researchers use CRISPR-Cas12a as a DNA shredder to clean up and mobilize parts of DNA-origami structures.
That “junk” DNA … is full of information!
Understanding the nature and origin of the non-coding genome.
Cell-free DNA Fragments to Identify Cancer
It is now possible to distinguish the pattern of DNA fragments of normal cells from cancerous cells within the blood of individuals with surgically-operable early stage cancers.1 Regions of the genome have their own local differences in cancer-specific,...
Who Discovered DNA?
Why do some crucial scientific discoveries get left out of the canon?
DNA Nanotechnology Goes Biomedical
The challenges and an outlook on this promising class of DNA hybrid materials are discussed.
DNA Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications
Synthesis approaches, mechanisms of DNA response to the surrounding environment and biomedical applications are highlighted.
Detecting DNA Point Mutations
The ability to readily detect point mutations could have a profound impact on the way that genetic diseases are diagnosed.
Your Form is in Your DNA: Shape-Memory Hydrogels Based on Nucleic Acid Bridging
Trifold stimuli-responsive shape memory in hydrogels is realized by combining donor-acceptor interaction with G-quadruplexes and DNA base pairing.