Novel Nanomaterial (IMAGE)

McGill University

Novel Nanomaterial

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The interaction of adenine bases strung together into short DNA strands with the small molecule cyanuric acid leads to the formation of a unique rosette motif. This association brings about the assembly of triple helixes that further polymerize into longer fibers.

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Nicole Avakyan

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