DNA Nanotechnology: Advances in Molecular Engineering for Precision Biosystems
About this ebook
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: DNA Nanotechnology: An introduction to the fundamental principles and applications of DNA as a material for molecular machines.
2: Holliday Junction: The structure and role of the Holliday junction in DNA recombination, essential for DNA nanotechnology.
3: Peptide Nucleic Acid: Exploring the unique properties of peptide nucleic acids and their potential in molecular nanotechnology.
4: Nanotechnology: A broad overview of nanotechnology principles and its connection to molecular machines at the DNA level.
5: Robert Dirks: Highlights the contributions of Robert Dirks to DNA nanotechnology and his innovative work in the field.
6: Biomolecular Structure: The study of biomolecular structures and their importance in the design of DNAbased nanomachines.
7: Molecular Models of DNA: Discusses various molecular models that represent DNA and their use in designing nanoscale devices.
8: DNA Computing: Introduction to DNA computing and its revolutionary potential in solving complex computational problems.
9: Nucleic Acid Design: Focuses on designing synthetic nucleic acids and their role in creating functional molecular machines.
10: Cees Dekker: A look at Cees Dekker's significant research in molecular motors and DNA nanotechnology.
11: DNA: A deeper dive into the molecular structure of DNA and its use in creating DNAbased nanotechnology devices.
12: Nadrian Seeman: The pioneering work of Nadrian Seeman in DNA origami and its impact on molecular assembly.
13: Spherical Nucleic Acid: Investigates spherical nucleic acids and their implications for drug delivery and diagnostics.
14: DNA Origami: Examines the principles of DNA origami and its potential to form complex molecular structures.
15: RNA Origami: Explores RNA origami and its applications in creating functional nanostructures and devices.
16: DNA Walker: Describes the design and function of DNA walkers, a type of molecular machine that moves along tracks.
17: Molecular SelfAssembly: The process of molecular selfassembly and its applications in nanotechnology.
18: TectoRNA: Introduces TectoRNA, a versatile tool in the construction of DNAbased molecular machines.
19: M13 Bacteriophage: The M13 bacteriophage's role in DNA nanotechnology, from structure to functional applications.
20: Nucleic Acid Secondary Structure: The significance of nucleic acid secondary structures in molecular machine design.
21: Nanoruler: A look at the concept of nanorulers and their role in measuring nanoscale distances in molecular machines.
This book is a musthave for anyone looking to understand the vast potential of DNA nanotechnology in shaping the future of molecular machines. Whether you are a student or a professional, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the knowledge and tools to unlock the power of DNA at the molecular level.
