Optimizing DNA strand lengths for assisted self-assembly
Posted by Jim Lewis on October 30th, 2010Molecular dynamics calculations define optimum strand lengths for the assembly of DNA films as greater than 10 and less than 30 nucleotides.
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Archive for October, 2010Optimizing DNA strand lengths for assisted self-assemblyPosted by Jim Lewis on October 30th, 2010Molecular dynamics calculations define optimum strand lengths for the assembly of DNA films as greater than 10 and less than 30 nucleotides. Manufacturing with every (silicon) atom in its proper placePosted by Jim Lewis on October 26th, 2010Zyvex Labs researchers demonstrate atomically precise removal of 50 hydrogen atoms per second from a silicon surface. Open Science Summit videos availablePosted by Jim Lewis on October 23rd, 2010Video footage of conference focused on “Updating the social contract for Science” New X-ray laser for basic research in nanotechnologyPosted by Jim Lewis on October 21st, 2010New X-ray laser to make stop-motion movies of atomic processes Forced Artificial Scarcity: the economy of the futurePosted by Christine Peterson on October 20th, 2010This humorous essay at Cracked.com by David Wong has a lot of truth in it about the change we are now seeing in how the economy functions, as so many goods and services are produced using automation: And if someday we do perfect cold-fusion reactors or nanotech manufacturing and everyone has 100 GB/second Wi-Fi connections downloading [...] Humanity+ @ CaltechPosted by Jim Lewis on October 17th, 2010Redefining Humanity in the Era of Radical Technological Change, December 4-5, 2010, Pasadena, CA Nanotechnology device harvests wasted energyPosted by Jim Lewis on October 15th, 2010An energy cell containing a lead zirconate titanate cantilever coated with a carbon nanotube film uses nanotechnology to produce electricity from scavenged light and thermal energy. Making and opening a Mobius strip with DNA KirigamiPosted by Jim Lewis on October 12th, 2010Reconfiguring the topology of DNA nanostructures offers novel architectures for nanodevices. DNA springs enable mechanical control of enzymatic reactionPosted by Jim Lewis on October 8th, 2010DNA springs mechanically control an enzymatic reactions by exerting force on specific parts of the enzyme molecule. Graphene research wins Physics Nobel for European nanotechnologistsPosted by Jim Lewis on October 7th, 2010Unique properties of two-dimensional arrays of carbon atoms promise both immediate applications and advantages for the development of advanced nanotechnology. |