DNA Nanotechnology: Harnessing Molecular Structures for Innovative Applications
About this ebook
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: DNA nanotechnology: An introduction to the field, highlighting the basic principles and applications of DNA in nanotechnology.
2: DNA computing: Explore how DNA is used to perform computations, offering new insights into data processing and algorithmic design.
3: Nucleic acid design: Discover the design processes behind nucleic acids and their roles in building complex molecular structures.
4: Spherical nucleic acid: An overview of spherical nucleic acids and their application in drug delivery and diagnostics.
5: Nanoruler: Delve into the concept of the nanoruler and its utility in measuring and constructing nanometerscale devices.
6: DNA walker: Learn about DNA walkers, their use in molecular machines, and their potential applications in biomedical engineering.
7: Nucleic acid secondary structure: Understand the importance of secondary structures in nucleic acids for their functionality in nanotechnology.
8: DNA: A deep dive into DNA’s properties, its role in genetic programming, and its application in molecular engineering.
9: DNA origami: Explore DNA origami, a method to fold DNA into specific shapes, leading to advancements in molecular robotics.
10: RNA origami: RNA origami techniques and their promising applications in the construction of molecular devices.
11: Molecular selfassembly: Examine the process of molecular selfassembly and how it enables the construction of complex structures without external intervention.
12: Peptide nucleic acid: Learn about peptide nucleic acids and their potential for gene therapy and molecular diagnostics.
13: Cees Dekker: A look into the pioneering work of Cees Dekker in DNA nanotechnology and its impact on modern science.
14: Nadrian Seeman: An exploration of Nadrian Seeman’s groundbreaking contributions to the field, particularly his DNAbased machines.
15: Nanotechnology: The broader context of nanotechnology and its intersection with molecular biology and DNA nanotechnology.
16: TectoRNA: An introduction to TectoRNA, its structure, and its significance in constructing RNAbased nanostructures.
17: Holliday junction: Understand the structure and role of the Holliday junction in DNA recombination and repair mechanisms.
18: Robert Dirks: Insights into Robert Dirks’ contributions to DNA nanotechnology, focusing on his work in molecular design.
19: M13 bacteriophage: Learn about the M13 bacteriophage and its applications in nanotechnology and biomolecular research.
20: Biomolecular structure: A study of the biomolecular structure of DNA and its relevance to nanotechnology advancements.
21: Molecular models of DNA: The theoretical and practical models used to understand DNA's structure and its influence on nanotechnology.
By reading this book, you will unlock a wealth of knowledge that can propel your understanding of both DNA and nanotechnology forward, enabling you to apply these concepts in a variety of professional and academic contexts. The integration of these two fields is nothing short of revolutionary and is shaping our world in profound ways.
