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Scientists develop DNA microcapsules with built-in ion channels
Figure 1. Conceptual illustration of DNA nanoplate-based microcapsules
A Research group led by Tokyo Tech reports a way of constructing DNA-based microcapsules that hold great promise for the development of new functional materials and devices (Figure 1). They showed that tiny pores on the surface of these capsules can act as ion channels. Their study will accelerate advances in artificial cell engineering and molecular robotics, as well as nanotechnology itself.
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