DNA Motors Reach 30 nm/s Speeds

New Breakthrough Pushes DNA-Nanoparticle Motors Closer to Natural Protein Speed
DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel motion by enzymatic RNA degradation.
Nanotechnology Milestone: DNA Motors Reach 30 nm/s Speeds
Researchers leverage their understanding of molecular motors to improve nanoscale artificial motors, aiming to bridge the speed gap between artificial motors and motor proteins. DNA-nanoparticle motor
Can DNA-nanoparticle motors get up to speed with motor proteins?
DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel motion by enzymatic RNA degradation. Essentially, chemical energy is converted into mechanical motion by biasing the Brownian motion.
DNA-Nanoparticle Motors Are Catching Up to Motor Proteins
Researchers have optimized DNA-nanoparticle motors to achieve speeds of 30 nm/s, matching natural motor proteins. By enhancing RNA enzyme activity and hybridization rates, the team reduced pauses and improved performance.
DNA-Nanoparticle Motors: Can They Match Motor Proteins?
DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel motion by enzymatic RNA
Engineered DNA-Nanoparticle Motors Achieve Motor Protein Speeds
Researchers engineered a DNA-nanoparticle motor achieving 30 nm/s speed, enhancing performance to rival natural motor proteins for advanced applications.
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