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Folding and Characterization of a Bio-responsive Robot from DNA Origami
Published on: December 3, 2015
Diverse applications of DNA origami as a cross-disciplinary tool
Lingyun Xiao1, Xiaoxue Hu1, Zhaoyu Zhou1
1College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China. ytian@nju.edu.cn.
Abstract:
As knowledge from a single discipline is no longer sufficient to keep pace with the growing complexity of technological advancements, interdisciplinary collaboration has become a crucial driver of innovation. DNA nanotechnology exemplifies this integration, serving as a field where cross-disciplinary communication is particularly prominent. Since its introduction by Rothemund in 2006, DNA origami has proved to be a powerful tool for interdisciplinary research, offering exceptional structural stability, programmability, and addressability. This review provides an overview of the development of DNA origami technology, highlights its major advances, and explores its innovative applications across various disciplines in recent years, showcasing its vast potential and future prospects. We believe DNA origami is poised for even broader applications, driving progress across multiple fields.
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