Nongjian (N.J.) Tao, Arizona State University (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Nongjian (N.J.) Tao, Arizona State University

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A team led by ASU Biodesign Institute researcher Nongjian (N.J.) Tao and Duke theorist David Beratan has been able to understand and manipulate DNA to more finely tune the flow of electricity through it. The key findings, which can make DNA behave in different ways -- cajoling electrons to smoothly flow like electricity through a metal wire, or hopping electrons about like the semiconductors materials that power our computers and cell phones, paves the way for an exciting new avenue of research advancements.

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Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University

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