Molecular morphers: DNA-powered gels shape-shift on command

PHYSorg
Nov 25, 2024, 9:24 am158 pts
Johns Hopkins engineers have developed gel strips that change shape when given chemical instructions written in DNA code. These "gel automata," measuring just centimeters, can grow or shrink, transforming from one letter or number to another when triggered by specific DNA molecules. This breakthrough opens…

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