| There are four natural DNA bases and now two artificial DNA basesThis combines with other recent announcements about using DNA to assemble millions of three dimensional nanoparticles, being able to synthesize strings of DNA over 500,000 base pairs long and all molecular programmable DNA construction. I would say that the combined work indicates that we are completely within the age of DNA nanotechnology (using DNA for molecular control and construction). |
| Using DNA to assemble and hold millions of nanoparticles togetherDNA was used to build a three-dimensional structure out of 15 nanometer gold nanoparticles. The gold nanoparticles are the bricks and the DNA is scaffold and mortar. Three-dimensional nanoparticle arrays are likely to be the foundation of future optical and electronic materials. |
| Progress to human wall crawling [pics]Better gecko like materials. 2 square centimeters almost supports 1 pound. Hand and foot coverage would be enough to support the weight of an average person. A prediction I made in 2006 was that this would be achieved by 2008-2012 for climbing enthusiasts |
| All molecular DNA nanotechnology control of biomolecular reactionsA system that allows the team to specify a piece of DNA with a desired shape and function, and then execute a molecular program to assemble it in a test tube. The researchers predict that biochemical programming "languages" could let bioengineers create any number of desired molecular products. |
| Carbon nanopipettes for cellular surgeryUniversity of Pennsylvania engineers and physicians have developed a carbon nanopipette thousands of times thinner than a human hair that measures electric current and delivers fluids into cells to probe cells with minimal intrusion and inject fluids without damaging or inhibiting cell growth. This is another step to realizing one aspect of the vision of nanomedicine. |
| Self assembled DNA nanostructures can detect single genesthe potential of structural DNA nanotechnology in biological applications has been underestimated, and if we look at the process of DNA self-assembly, you will be amazed that trillions of DNA nanostructures can form simultaneously in a solution of few microliters |
| New Bussard fusion prototype activatedThis reactor has the promise of providing commercial power in as little as 5-6 years if two prototypes and the full scale version are successful. Fusion power would transform society, energy and space travel |
| Implantable biosensors in humans by 2014By 2014 the Army may issue more than combat gear to deploying soldiers. University of Connecticut and Clemsons researchers are independently developing implantable chip that would be injected under soldiers' skin to help monitor vital health information while they are out in the field. |
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