Diatom (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Diatom (2 of 2)

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A selection of nanostructures built using DNA origami, alongside naturally-occurring diatoms -- single-celled organisms that come in many beautiful and elaborate forms. They are ubiquitous inhabitants of the world's lakes, rivers, and oceans. A scale shows the sizes of the nanostructures and diatoms.

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Graphic by Shireen Dooling

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