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Robotic end-to-end fusion of microtubules powered by kinesin

Journal Article · · Science Robotics
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  1. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA.

A nanorobot induces a nonequilibrium state that accelerates end-to-end assembly of microtubules.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States). Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
89233218CNA000001
OSTI ID:
1982964
Journal Information:
Science Robotics, Vol. 6, Issue 60; ISSN 2470-9476
Publisher:
AAAS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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