DNA Origami: Advances in Molecular Folding for Nanorobotic Design
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Chapters Brief Overview:
1: DNA origami: Introduces the concept of DNA origami and its potential for building nanoscale structures.
2: Nanobiotechnology: Explores how nanobiotechnology uses DNA and other nanomaterials to address biological challenges.
3: Nanotechnology: Provides a foundational understanding of nanotechnology, crucial for DNAbased nanostructures.
4: Nanoruler: Describes a tool for measuring at the molecular scale, vital for DNA nanotechnology applications.
5: Intracellular delivery: Focuses on DNA origami's potential for delivering drugs and genes within cells.
6: Nanoscale plasmonic motor: Discusses how plasmonic motors can be used for manipulating DNA structures at the nanoscale.
7: RNA origami: Expands on RNA’s role in molecular machines and selfassembled structures within nanorobotics.
8: Peptide nucleic acid: Introduces peptide nucleic acids, a versatile tool for engineering DNA and RNA structures.
9: Selfassembling peptide: Examines how peptides selfassemble, contributing to new advancements in nanostructures.
10: Nanochemistry: Covers the role of chemistry in nanotechnology, particularly in designing DNA nanostructures.
11: Spherical nucleic acid: Introduces spherical nucleic acids as a method for improving drug delivery and diagnostics.
12: Niveen Khashab: Focuses on the work of Niveen Khashab, highlighting advances in DNA nanotechnology.
13: Molecular selfassembly: Explains how molecular components spontaneously organize to form complex structures.
14: DNA nanotechnology: Delves into the broader scope of DNA nanotechnology and its transformative potential.
15: Nadrian Seeman: Highlights the groundbreaking contributions of Nadrian Seeman to the field of DNA nanotechnology.
16: Holliday junction: Discusses the Holliday junction's role in DNA repair and its application in nanorobotics.
17: Biointerface: Explores how biointerfaces can facilitate communication between nanostructures and biological systems.
18: TectoRNA: Introduces TectoRNA, an innovative method for constructing complex RNAbased nanostructures.
19: Nanorobotics: Defines nanorobotics and explores how DNAbased nanomachines could perform tasks on a molecular scale.
20: Nucleic acid design: Focuses on the principles of designing nucleic acids for use in nanotechnology and robotics.
21: Nanomedicine: Concludes with an exploration of nanomedicine, detailing how DNA nanostructures are transforming healthcare.
The integration of DNA and nanotechnology is changing the landscape of science and engineering. This book connects theory with practice, offering professionals and students alike a chance to dive deep into DNAbased nanorobotics. It's a mustread for anyone interested in the future of medicine, technology, and innovation.
