DNA Nanotechnology

In the realm of molecular machines, “DNA Nanotechnology” offers an indepth exploration of the cuttingedge field of DNAbased technology and its impact on the future of science. This book is a mustread for professionals, students, and enthusiasts interested in the intersection of nanotechnology, molecular engineering, and biotechnology. The author, Fouad Sabry, has masterfully compiled a comprehensive resource that bridges theory and application, making it an invaluable tool for advancing knowledge and spurring innovation.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: DNA Nanotechnology: An introduction to the fundamental principles and applications of DNA as a material for molecular machines.

2: Holliday Junction: The structure and role of the Holliday junction in DNA recombination, essential for DNA nanotechnology.

3: Peptide Nucleic Acid: Exploring the unique properties of peptide nucleic acids and their potential in molecular nanotechnology.

4: Nanotechnology: A broad overview of nanotechnology principles and its connection to molecular machines at the DNA level.

5: Robert Dirks: Highlights the contributions of Robert Dirks to DNA nanotechnology and his innovative work in the field.

6: Biomolecular Structure: The study of biomolecular structures and their importance in the design of DNAbased nanomachines.

7: Molecular Models of DNA: Discusses various molecular models that represent DNA and their use in designing nanoscale devices.

8: DNA Computing: Introduction to DNA computing and its revolutionary potential in solving complex computational problems.

9: Nucleic Acid Design: Focuses on designing synthetic nucleic acids and their role in creating functional molecular machines.

10: Cees Dekker: A look at Cees Dekker's significant research in molecular motors and DNA nanotechnology.

11: DNA: A deeper dive into the molecular structure of DNA and its use in creating DNAbased nanotechnology devices.

12: Nadrian Seeman: The pioneering work of Nadrian Seeman in DNA origami and its impact on molecular assembly.

13: Spherical Nucleic Acid: Investigates spherical nucleic acids and their implications for drug delivery and diagnostics.

14: DNA Origami: Examines the principles of DNA origami and its potential to form complex molecular structures.

15: RNA Origami: Explores RNA origami and its applications in creating functional nanostructures and devices.

16: DNA Walker: Describes the design and function of DNA walkers, a type of molecular machine that moves along tracks.

17: Molecular SelfAssembly: The process of molecular selfassembly and its applications in nanotechnology.

18: TectoRNA: Introduces TectoRNA, a versatile tool in the construction of DNAbased molecular machines.

19: M13 Bacteriophage: The M13 bacteriophage's role in DNA nanotechnology, from structure to functional applications.

20: Nucleic Acid Secondary Structure: The significance of nucleic acid secondary structures in molecular machine design.

21: Nanoruler: A look at the concept of nanorulers and their role in measuring nanoscale distances in molecular machines.

This book is a musthave for anyone looking to understand the vast potential of DNA nanotechnology in shaping the future of molecular machines. Whether you are a student or a professional, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the knowledge and tools to unlock the power of DNA at the molecular level.