Computerized, rolling DNA motors move molecular robotics to next level: The motors can sense chemical information in their environment, process that information, and then respond accordingly, mimicking some basic properties of living cells. - Science Daily

Chemists integrated computer functions into rolling DNA-based motors, opening a new realm of possibilities for miniature, molecular robots. These DNA-based motors combine computational power with the ability to burn fuel and move in an intentional direction.

Chemists integrated computer functions into rolling DNA-based motors, opening a new realm of possibilities for miniature, molecular robots. Nature Nanotechnology published the development, the first … [+7288 chars]

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