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DNA Origami

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the it-sure-does-fold-well dept.

FleaPlus writes "Caltech scientist Paul Rothemund has developed a new technique for designing and generating self-assembling 2D nanostructures out of DNA. To demonstrate the technique, which is reportedly simple enough that a high-schooler can design with it, Rothemund created patterns like smiley faces, text, and a map of the Americas. The technique might be useful for generating 'nanobreadboard' scaffolds for things like molecular-scale circuitry, protein-based factories, and quantum computers. Rothemund is currently working to extend the technique to 3D nanostructures."

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  1. Re:Slashdot gets the scoop again! by Jace+of+Fuse! · · Score: 2, Funny

    It will be even more exciting when you read it here again in a couple of days.

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  2. So its like ballon animals? by CrazyJim1 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I can create a dog out of DNA!

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  3. Another article on the subject.... by NthDegree256 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I don't think the article on the Discovery Channel website has any more information, but it does have my favorite quote on the subject..."In a typical reaction, he can make about 50 billion Smiley faces. I think this is the most concentrated happiness ever created."