Nanoscale Rotor Made from DNA (IMAGE)

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Nanoscale Rotor Made from DNA

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Three multilayer DNA components make up this rotary mechanism. The parts join together with a tight fit and leave just 2 nanometers of play around the axle, allowing the arm to swing but not wobble.

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Dietz Lab/TUM

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