Janus Bases Named Top Innovation of 2019 (IMAGE) Carnegie Mellon University Caption Janus bases can be used to make synthetic analogs of DNA and RNA that can recognize and bind to the genetic molecules under normal physiological conditions. Credit Carnegie Mellon University Usage Restrictions Credit: Carnegie Mellon University 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.