Silver DNA Origami (IMAGE) Arizona State University Caption A long single-strand of DNA has been folded into a triangular building platform through a process known as DNA origami. This architectural foundation was then "decorated" with one, two or three silver nanoparticles, which self-assembled at pre-determined locations on the DNA nanostructure. Credit Hao Yan, Yan Liu, Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.