The modification of gold nanoparticles using a specific number of strands of DNA allows them to be manipulated in a more controlled manner. In their interesting Feature article Liu et al. discuss developments in this approach and offer some perspectives on future challenges and opportunities in the field.
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DNA discrete modified gold nanoparticles
Tao Zhang, Zhongqiang Yang and Dongsheng Liu
Nanoscale, 2011
DOI: 10.1039/C1NR10882D