DNA Nanotechnology - Advancements in Molecular Engineering for Biohybrid Applications
Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Summary
DNA Nanotechnology is a groundbreaking exploration into the world of molecular biology and its integration with cuttingedge nanotechnology. This book delves deep into the mechanisms of DNAbased structures and their applications in a variety of fields, including bioengineering, medicine, and computational science. Written for professionals, students, and enthusiasts, this book provides an indepth understanding of DNA's role in nanotechnology, with particular emphasis on biohybrid microswimmers DNA nanotechnology-Explore the fundamentals of DNA nanotechnology and its transformative potential in molecular engineering DNA computing-Discover the innovative use of DNA molecules to perform complex computational tasks, a promising area of research in biohybrid systems Nucleic acid design-Learn the principles behind designing functional nucleic acid structures for applications in drug delivery and biosensing Spherical nucleic acid-Understand the significance of spherical nucleic acids in enhancing the stability and functionality of nanodevices Nanoruler-This chapter covers the application of DNA as a molecular ruler, providing precise measurements for various nanotechnological applications DNA walker-Delve into the design and function of DNA walkers, which enable programmable movement on surfaces for biomedical and industrial uses Nucleic acid secondary structure-Learn about the secondary structures of nucleic acids and their critical role in the formation of functional nanodevices DNA-Study the fundamental building blocks of life and their critical role in the development of advanced nanotechnology DNA origami-This chapter introduces the process of folding DNA into specific shapes, paving the way for the creation of intricate nanostructures RNA origami-Explore the fascinating world of RNAbased origami, and how RNA's versatility enhances molecular design Molecular selfassembly-Understand the natural processes behind molecular selfassembly and their applications in creating nanostructures Peptide nucleic acid-Discover the unique properties of peptide nucleic acids and their applications in drug development and diagnostics Cees Dekker-Dive into the contributions of Cees Dekker, a pioneer in the field of molecular and nanotechnology, and his groundbreaking work on DNAbased systems Nadrian Seeman-Learn about Nadrian Seeman’s revolutionary discoveries in the field of DNA nanotechnology and his contributions to molecular engineering Nanotechnology-A broader overview of nanotechnology, focusing on the integration of DNA and other biomolecules in creating advanced systems TectoRNA-Examine TectoRNA, a remarkable class of RNAbased structures, and their potential applications in nanomedicine and biosensors Holliday junction-Study the structure and function of Holliday junctions, pivotal in genetic recombination and DNA repair, with significant nanotechnological implications Robert Dirks-Explore the pioneering work of Robert Dirks, whose research has greatly advanced DNA nanotechnology and synthetic biology M13 bacteriophage-Understand how the M13 bacteriophage is used as a model system in DNA nanotechnology, enabling innovations in biosensing and material design Biomolecular structure-Investigate the detailed biomolecular structures that enable the functioning of biohybrid microswimmers, a key theme in nanotechnology Molecular models of DNA-Gain a deeper understanding of the molecular models that define the structure and function of DNA, a cornerstone in the creation of biohybrid microswimmers
Available since: 03/13/2025.
Print length: 265 pages.
