Scientists created atom-sized gates that scan DNA by mimicking human biology
Researchers have engineered synthetic nanopores that replicate the selective filtering of human cells, allowing them to scan individual DNA molecules with unprecedented precision and speed.
Engineers at institutions like the University of Cambridge have developed tiny, atom-sized gates inspired by the nuclear pore complexes in our own cells. These synthetic pores use flexible, protein-like hairs to act as a smart filter, only allowing specific molecules to pass through.
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