Researchers at Arizona State University have described a technique for using LEGO-like elements at the scale of a few nanometers. These design elements were able to self-assemble, with each piece identifying its proper mate and linking up in a precise sequence to complete the desired nanostructure. While the technique is simulated on computer, the strategy is applicable to self-assembly methods common to the field of DNA nanotechnology.
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