DNA Nanotechnology - Advances in Molecular Design and Self Assembly
Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Summary
"DNA Nanotechnology" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the revolutionary field of DNA origami. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of how DNA can be harnessed for the design and creation of nanoscale structures, with applications spanning from medicine to computing. Whether you're a professional, a student, or an enthusiast, this book is packed with insights that will deepen your understanding of how molecular biology and nanotechnology converge. The clear, concise chapter breakdowns allow for an engaging learning experience, providing both theoretical foundations and practical applications of DNA nanotechnology DNA nanotechnology-Explore the principles and foundations of DNA nanotechnology, and understand its transformative role in nanoscale engineering DNA-Delve into the structure and properties of DNA, the building block of DNA nanotechnology, highlighting its versatility in design and manipulation Nanotechnology-Understand the broader context of nanotechnology, and its intersection with DNAbased innovations that drive new advances in molecular engineering Nucleic acid secondary structure-Examine how nucleic acids' secondary structures are key to designing DNA nanostructures, enabling stability and functionality M13 bacteriophage-Learn about the M13 bacteriophage and its critical role in advancing DNAbased nanotechnology, particularly in the assembly of nanoscale materials Holliday junction-Study the Holliday junction, a pivotal structure in DNA recombination, and its significance in the creation of molecular scaffolds Molecular selfassembly-Discover the process of molecular selfassembly, where DNA strands spontaneously form complex structures without external guidance DNA origami-Dive into DNA origami, the art of folding DNA into specific shapes, which has revolutionized the way we design nanostructures Spherical nucleic acid-Understand the concept of spherical nucleic acids and their applications in drug delivery and diagnostic technologies Peptide nucleic acid-Explore peptide nucleic acids, synthetic analogs of DNA that hold promise for advancements in genetic diagnostics and therapy Molecular models of DNA-Gain insight into various models of DNA structure, and how these models help in predicting molecular behavior for precise design Robert Dirks-Learn about Robert Dirks' contributions to DNA nanotechnology and his pioneering work on DNAbased devices and systems Nucleic acid design-Investigate the design strategies behind nucleic acids, focusing on their role in creating programmable molecular systems TectoRNA-Discover TectoRNA, an innovative RNAbased technology that complements DNA origami by expanding the toolkit for molecular engineering DNA computing-Dive into DNA computing, where DNA molecules are used to perform computational tasks, revolutionizing the future of information processing Nanoruler-Explore the concept of a nanoruler, a tool for measuring at the molecular level, and its applications in molecular diagnostics and research Biomolecular structure-Understand the intricate structures of biomolecules and how they inform the development of DNA nanotechnology applications Cees Dekker-Learn about Cees Dekker's groundbreaking work on DNA nanostructures and his contributions to the broader field of molecular engineering RNA origami-Explore RNA origami, a cuttingedge technique that utilizes RNA molecules for nanostructure design and its potential applications in various fields Nadrian Seeman-Discover the pioneering research of Nadrian Seeman, a visionary in DNA nanotechnology, and his foundational work in molecular assembly DNA walker-Learn about the DNA walker, a molecular device that moves along a DNA track, and its promise for future applications in molecular robotics and drug delivery.
Available since: 03/20/2025.
Print length: 263 pages.
