Why DNA?
A single DNA consists of two strands, known as senses. These senses are made from the chemical "letters" C, G, T, and A. The sequences of "letters" from the same piece of DNA are complementary to one another (C to G and T to A) as seen to the right. The DNA glue exploits this special property to program what the glue sticks to.
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DNA glue was a project researched at the Wyss lab in 2013. The goal of this programmable glue was to develop a successful system that could self-assemble materials for medical purposes. The two leading figures of this project, Professor Yin and Professor Khademhosseini, both claimed this technology had the potential to change the medical world. DNA glue is so precise that when 50 cubes are put randomly in one area, the cubes only match with their counter parts. PBS technology uses this amazing discovery to self-assemble within the cut.
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The Dice Analogy
Very similar to dice, DNA glue on our cubes mark each of the six sides with a different code that can only match up with complementary sides. For example, the side with "two" on the dice can only match up with other sides that have "two" on them. This will ensure the PBS technology will self-assemble into the correct position.
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