Newswise — We at NIH's National Institute of General Medical Sciences looked for images in our online gallery ( www.images.nigms.nih.gov/) that remind us of the winter holidays—and showcase important findings and innovations in biomedical research. Here's one example.
Snowflakes
Researchers made this snowflake pattern from DNA. They used a method called DNA origami that takes advantage of DNA’s natural folding property. To create this and other DNA origami shapes, the researchers combined computer- and molecular biology-based methods to twist a DNA strand into the desired structure. The DNA origami design strategy could one day be used to engineer biomedical materials capable of delivering medicines to where they’re needed in the body.
Other themes in the collection include ribbons and wreaths, light displays, fruitcake and winter escapes. For details, see www.biobeat.nigms.nih.gov/2015/12/cool-images-a-holiday-themed-collection/
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