Base pairing between matching strands of DNA leads to self assembly (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Base pairing between matching strands of DNA leads to self assembly

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The red and green hydrogel blocks were able to stick to each other due to base pairing between the matching strands of DNA on their surface. This image was used in the press release: "Scientists use 'sticky' DNA to build organized structures of gel blocks."

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OIST

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