Molecular Manipulator Made from DNA (image)

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Caption

This hinged machine, made using "DNA origami" techniques, is suitable for manipulating individual molecules with atomic precision. The angle between the gripper's two main structural elements can be controlled with DNA helices.

Credit

Dietz Lab/TUM

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