DNA Rail System (IMAGE)

Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences, Kyoto University

DNA Rail System

Caption

A depiction of a DNA origami tile with a built-in network of tracks. The DNA engine or motor, in red, can be programmed to navigate a series of junctions to reach one of four desired end points.

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Sugiyama Lab, Kyoto University iCeMS

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