Description:  The branched DNA strands depicted on the left connect to make the webs on the right. The self-assembled webs form sponge-like hydrogels that can deliver drugs and even encapsulate living cells.
Source:  Molecular Bioengineering Lab/Cornell University
Story:  DNA sponges
TRN October 2/9, 2006
TRN Categories:  DNA Technology; Biotechnology
Form:  Still

 
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