Nanodevices come to life.

Analysis and Design of Protein Based Nanodevices: Challenges and Opportunities in Mechanical Design

Nanomachines are devices that are in the size range of billionths of meters 10−9 m and therefore are built necessarily from individual atoms. These devices will have intrinsic mobilities that result in their geometry change and hence enable them to perform specific functions. Futuristic scholars and researchers believe that nanodevices will one day be used as “assemblers” in the construction of...

Enzyme-Operated DNA-Based Nanodevices

Functional molecular nanodevices and nanomachines have attracted a growing interest for their potential use in life science and nanomedicine. In particular, due to their versatility and modularity DNA-based nanodevices appear extremely promising. However, a limitation of such devices is represented by the limited number of molecular stimuli and cues that can be used to control and regulate thei...

Nanotechnology for Life Sciences Vol. 4: Nanodevices for Life Sciences Protein-based nanotechnology: Kinesin-microtubule driven systems for bioanalytical applications

Nanodevices for the Life Sciences.

Works intended for this column should be sent direct to the Book-Review Editor, whose address appears in this issue. All reviews are also available from Crystallography Journals Online, supplemented where possible with direct links to the publisher's information. The potential impact of nanotechnology on the life sciences is one of the main motivations for the worldwide increase of government a...

Toward Applications for DNA Nanotechnology-More Bricks To Build With.

Another brick in the wall: DNA nanotechnology has come a long way since its initial beginnings. This would not be possible without the continued development of methods for DNA assembly and new uses for DNA as a material. This Special Issue highlights some of the newest building blocks for nanodevices based on DNA.