Chapters Brief Overview:
1: RNA origami: Explores the principles behind RNA folding and its potential for nanotechnology applications.
2: DNA origami: Discusses the techniques of DNA folding and the similarities to RNA folding in nanostructure creation.
3: Nucleic acid secondary structure: Investigates the importance of secondary structures in nucleic acid function and design.
4: Biomolecule: Examines the role of biomolecules in molecular recognition and selfassembly.
5: Nanoruler: Focuses on the use of nucleic acids as precision tools in nanotechnology and measurements.
6: TectoRNA: Introduces TectoRNA as a groundbreaking approach to constructing molecular machines and devices.
7: Biomolecular structure: Covers the relationship between biomolecular structures and their functionality in nanoscale systems.
8: Nucleic acid structure: Analyzes the broader concept of nucleic acid structures and their role in molecular design.
9: Nucleic acid design: Investigates design principles for engineered nucleic acid sequences and their applications.
10: Spherical nucleic acid: Examines the spherical nucleic acid concept and its potential for advanced nanostructure applications.
11: DNA: Provides a deeper understanding of the biological significance of DNA in the context of RNA origami and nanotechnology.
12: Holliday junction: Discusses the unique properties of the Holliday junction and its role in genetic recombination.
13: Nucleic acid quaternary structure: Delves into the higherorder organization of nucleic acids and their implications in nanotechnology.
14: Noncanonical base pairing: Explores the mechanisms and applications of noncanonical base pair interactions in RNA origami.
15: History of RNA biology: Provides a historical overview of RNA biology, emphasizing key breakthroughs in RNA research.
16: Native state: Investigates the concept of native states in nucleic acid folding and its relevance to functional designs.
17: Molecular models of DNA: Discusses the various models used to understand DNA structure and its implications for RNA folding.
18: Base pair: Delves into the specifics of base pairing and its significance in RNA and DNA structural integrity.
19: Protein biosynthesis: Covers the connection between RNA structures and protein synthesis in cellular biology.
20: Nucleic acid tertiary structure: Explores the threedimensional folding of nucleic acids and its impact on molecular function.
21: DNA nanotechnology: Discusses the exciting field of DNA nanotechnology and its future potential in biological applications.