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Computerized, Rolling DNA Motors Move Molecular Robotics to Next Level

2022-04-10

Computerized, Rolling DNA Motors Move Molecular Robotics to Next Level

Chemists integrated computer functions into rolling DNA-based motors, opening a new realm of possibilities for miniature, molecular robots. Nature Nanotechnology published the development, the first DNA-based motors that combine computational power with the ability to burn fuel and move in an intentional direction.