Structural DNA Nanotechnology

Written by the founder of the field, this is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to structural DNA nanotechnology.

Nadrian C. Seeman (Author)

9780521764483, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 7 January 2016

266 pages, 208 colour illus. 1 table
23.6 x 16.7 x 2 cm, 0.68 kg

'This book provides an authoritative introduction to the nascent field of structural DNA nanotechnology … The rapid recent advances in DNA nanotechnology, particularly in building functional 3D structures, devices, and systems with DNA nanotechnology, are a testament of the need for authoritative books like this one. This book features more than 200 full-color illustrations and hundreds of authoritative references, and can serve as a textbook for graduate students. It is well written and easy to follow. It is a must-have book for those who plan to work in the field of DNA nanotechnology. It is also a useful reference book for researchers and graduate students interested in nanoscience, nanotechnology, nanofabrication, nanomedicine, and related fields.' Qinghuang Lin, MRS Bulletin

Written by the founder of the field, this is the first text of its kind, providing a definitive introduction to structural DNA nanotechnology. Readers will learn everything there is to know about the subject from the unique perspective of the leading expert in the field. Topics covered range from origins and history, to design, experimental techniques, DNA nanomechanics devices, computing, and the uses of DNA nanotechnology in organising other materials. Clearly written, and benefiting from over 200 full colour illustrations, readers will find this an accessible and easy to follow text that is essential reading for anyone who wants to enter this rapidly growing field. Ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers in a range of disciplines including nanotechnology, materials science, physics, biology, chemistry, computational science and engineering.

1. The origin of structural DNA nanotechnology
2. The design of DNA sequences for branched systems
3. Motif design based on reciprocal exchange
4. Single-stranded DNA topology and motif design
5. Experimental techniques
6. A short historical interlude: the search for robust DNA motifs
7. Combining DNA motifs into larger multi-component constructs
8. DNA nanomechanics devices
9. DNA origami and DNA bricks
10. Combining structure and motion
11. Self-replicating systems
12. Computing with DNA
13. Not just plain vanilla DNA nanotechnology: other pairings, other backbones
14. DNA nanotechnology organising other materials.

Subject Areas: Information technology: general issues [UB], Electronics engineering [TJF], Materials science [TGM], Mechanical engineering [TGB], Mechanical engineering & materials [TG], Nanotechnology [TBN], Biology, life sciences [PS], Physics [PH]