A mix of tiny gold and viral particles -- and the DNA ties that bind them
Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 13:40
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have created a diamond-like lattice composed of gold nanoparticles and viral particles, woven together and held in place by strands of DNA. The structure a distinctive mix of hard, metallic nanoparticles and organic viral pieces known as capsids, linked by the very stuff of life, DNA marks a remarkable step in scientists' ability to combine an assortment of materials to create infinitesimal devices.