Base pairing between matching strands of DNA leads to self assembly

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.
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 build organized structures of gel blocks using matching powers of DNA".
Date:
31 January 2022
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