Chemists color world of 3-D crystals with advances in self-assembly
Monday, March 13, 2017 - 11:41
in Physics & Chemistry
A team of New York University chemists has created self-assembled, three-dimensional DNA crystals that can bind a separate, dye-bearing strand—a breakthrough that enhances the functionality of these tiny building blocks. The advance, reported in the journal Nature Chemistry, offers promise for the creation of enhanced synthetic chemistry.