Scientists have developed a programmable “molecular robot” — a sub-microscopic molecular machine made of synthetic DNA that moves between track locations separated by 6nm. The robot, a short strand of ...

From cells that migrate to tissues that heal, nature abounds with systems capable of sensing and adapting to their surroundings. Replicating this level of adaptability in synthetic systems has ...

View a video interview with Milan Stojanovich of Columbia University. This material is available primarily for archival purposes. Telephone numbers or other contact information may be out of date; ...

Imagine a microscopic locomotive moving back and forth along a track, propelling itself without any external force. At the molecular level, this concept forms the foundation of molecular ...

Vesicle-based prototissue fibers can be shaped into specific patterns through controlled assembly. Researchers demonstrated this by creating letter-shaped patterns at the microscale, showcasing the ...

Nanofluidic tech lets scientists control single molecules with precision, opening doors to molecular robotics, AI advances, and next-gen materials. (Nanowerk News) Scientists are exploring how to use ...

Biomolecular nanomachines, such as enzymes and molecular motors, are the workhorses behind the synthesis and organization of complex materials in life. Powered by chemical energy, they build, ...

Using 'DNA origami' scientists have built innovative nanostructures that pave the way for advanced robotics that can deliver targeted drugs -- plus they made a tiny map of Australia and mini dinosaurs ...

Robotics and DNA nanotechnology converge to create dynamic systems capable of intelligent, adaptable functions. These DNA machines could play pivotal roles in biomedicine, single-molecule analysis, ...

(Nanowerk News) From cells that migrate to tissues that heal, nature abounds with systems capable of sensing and adapting to their surroundings. Replicating this level of adaptability in synthetic ...

EIA-0218359 Hao Yan Duke University Molecular Robotics for DNA Nanostructures The objective of this project is to develop molecular motors that are incorporated into self-assembled DNA lattices. The ...