Nanowerk iconNanowerkOct 19, 2026

Scientists program molecules to assemble into precise 3D structures

By encoding two layers of information into synthetic molecules, researchers controlled their self-assembly into a specific triple helix while suppressing competing molecular structures.

Scientists program molecules to assemble into precise 3D structures

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