Can DNA control molecular robots? (VIDEO)

Hokkaido University

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This short video explains a new method of using DNA to control molecular robots. Molecules swarm like a flock of birds, showing different patterns of movement when the method is applied. Check out our press release to learn more. https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/blog/letting-molecular-robots-swarm-like-birds/ This video was created based on the following publication: Jakia Jannat Keya, et al., DNA-assisted swarm control in a biomolecular motor system, Nature Communication, January 31, 2018. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-02778-5

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