A DNA Synbody (IMAGE) Arizona State University Caption DNA synbodies are synthetic affinity reagents composed of a DNA helix and two short peptide arms which bind to a protein of interest. Credit John Chaput, Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.