DNA Nanotechnology: Harnessing Molecular Structures for Innovative Applications

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.