DNA has gained significant attention as a promising hydrogel material thanks to its customizable physicochemical properties, leading to the development of various DNA hydrogels. However ...

DNA is more than just a genetic molecule. Its physical structure and predictable behavior also make it a versatile biological building material. Indeed, DNA has been used to create nanoscale robots, ...

Geoff Bennett: The genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. And its potential sale has raised alarms about what could happen to the DNA data of its millions of users. 23andMe was ...

One potential application for DNA-containing hydrogels is to encapsulate cells or particles to be released in response to a particular DNA stimulus. The hydrogel, which contains single-stranded DNA ...

DNA is a chemical polymer that is unstable in ... Thus, even embedding the nucleic acid in a polymer hydrogel or agar is not optimal for long-term storage. Eventually, bacteria and mold will ...

This cutting-edge nanocomposite hydrogel combines alginate, temperature-sensitive polymer poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM), and NIR-II-responsive carbon nanotubes (CNTs), where alginate and ...

In August, a manufacturer of DNA testing kits sent a letter to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department warning officials to stop using certain test kits that had proved prone to giving ...