Gradient-mixing LEGO robots for purifying DNA origami nanostructures of multiple components by rate-zonal centrifugation (IMAGE)

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Gradient-mixing LEGO robots for purifying DNA origami nanostructures of multiple components by rate-zonal centrifugation

Caption

Side view of the LEGO gradient mixer during (A) its initial position and (B) its horizontal tilting phase. (1) 3D printed centrifuge-tube holder. (2) Spinning motor to rotate the tubes while in horizontal position. (3) Turning servo motor responsible for tilting the tubes horizontally. (4) Large grey gear connecting the two motors with its small gear complement. (5) The scaffold holding the structure together. (6) The LEGO controller for orchestrating the motions of the two motors. The black cables are traced in white for clarity.

Credit

Sentosa et al., 2023, PLOS ONE, CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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