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Phys Rev Lett ; 101(23): 238101, 2008 Dec 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19113596

ABSTRACT

The second law of thermodynamics requires that directed motion be accompanied by dissipation of energy. Here we demonstrate the working principles of a bipedal molecular motor. The motor is constructed from DNA and is driven by the hybridization of a DNA fuel. We show how the catalytic activities of the feet can be coordinated to create a Brownian ratchet that is in principle capable of directional and processive movement along a track. This system can be driven away from equilibrium, demonstrating the potential of the motor to do work.


Subject(s)
DNA/chemistry , Base Sequence , Catalysis , Kinetics , Molecular Sequence Data , Nucleic Acid Conformation , Thermodynamics
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Nanotechnology ; 19(45): 455307, 2008 Nov 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21832772

ABSTRACT

We have registered the position and wavelength of a single InGaAs quantum dot using an innovative cryogenic laser lithography technique. This approach provides accurate marking of the location of self-organized dots and is particularly important for realizing any solid-state cavity quantum electrodynamics scheme where the overlap of the spectral and spatial characteristics of an emitter and a cavity is essential. We demonstrate progress in two key areas towards efficient single quantum dot photonic device implementation. Firstly, we show the registration and reacquisition of a single quantum dot with 50 and 150 nm accuracy, respectively. Secondly, we present data on the successful fabrication of a photonic crystal L3 cavity following the registration process.

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Science ; 310(5754): 1661-5, 2005 Dec 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16339440

ABSTRACT

Practical components for three-dimensional molecular nanofabrication must be simple to produce, stereopure, rigid, and adaptable. We report a family of DNA tetrahedra, less than 10 nanometers on a side, that can self-assemble in seconds with near-quantitative yield of one diastereomer. They can be connected by programmable DNA linkers. Their triangulated architecture confers structural stability; by compressing a DNA tetrahedron with an atomic force microscope, we have measured the axial compressibility of DNA and observed the buckling of the double helix under high loads.


Subject(s)
DNA/chemistry , Nanostructures , Nanotechnology , Base Pairing , Base Sequence , Chemical Phenomena , Chemistry, Physical , Dimerization , Elasticity , Microscopy, Atomic Force , Models, Molecular , Molecular Structure , Nucleic Acid Conformation , Nucleic Acid Hybridization , Oligodeoxyribonucleotides/chemistry , Stereoisomerism
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Phys Rev Lett ; 90(11): 118102, 2003 Mar 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12688969

ABSTRACT

We describe kinetic control of DNA hybridization: loop complexes are used to inhibit the hybridization of complementary oligonucleotides; rationally designed DNA catalysts are shown to be effective in promoting their hybridization. This is the basis of a strategy for using DNA as a fuel to drive free-running artificial molecular machines.


Subject(s)
DNA/chemistry , Nanotechnology/methods , Nucleic Acid Hybridization , Base Sequence , DNA/metabolism , Kinetics , Nucleic Acid Conformation , Oligonucleotides/chemistry
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Nature ; 406(6796): 605-8, 2000 Aug 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10949296

ABSTRACT

Molecular recognition between complementary strands of DNA allows construction on a nanometre length scale. For example, DNA tags may be used to organize the assembly of colloidal particles, and DNA templates can direct the growth of semiconductor nanocrystals and metal wires. As a structural material in its own right, DNA can be used to make ordered static arrays of tiles, linked rings and polyhedra. The construction of active devices is also possible--for example, a nanomechanical switch, whose conformation is changed by inducing a transition in the chirality of the DNA double helix. Melting of chemically modified DNA has been induced by optical absorption, and conformational changes caused by the binding of oligonucleotides or other small groups have been shown to change the enzymatic activity of ribozymes. Here we report the construction of a DNA machine in which the DNA is used not only as a structural material, but also as 'fuel'. The machine, made from three strands of DNA, has the form of a pair of tweezers. It may be closed and opened by addition of auxiliary strands of 'fuel' DNA; each cycle produces a duplex DNA waste product.


Subject(s)
DNA , DNA/chemistry , DNA/ultrastructure , Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel , Equipment and Supplies , Nucleic Acid Conformation , Nucleic Acid Hybridization
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