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==Overview==
==Overview==
===Abstract===
''Gaussian Network Modeling for Synthetic DNA''
Elastic Network Modeling (ENM) has been used to determine the flexibility of proteins and other macromolecules, but little has been done to advance this technique to synthetic DNA. When working on the nanoscale where thermal fluctuations are much more prominent, a better method of predicting the flexibility must be used to create realistic models. ENM, specifically Gaussian Network Modeling (GNM), have thus been applied to studying the flexibility of synthetic DNA. We have accurately predicted the flexibility of these structures using GNM and have shown that it allows for much greater control of the design and thus functionality. We then propose a synthetic DNA surface in which nanoliter droplet transportation may be possible.




===Project Goal===
===Project Goal===
The goal is to develop a computational algorithm for structural characterization of synthetic DNA. Successful completion of the goal would allow for fluctuation calculations of any synthetic DNA structure so long as it is in PDB format. Additionally, the results should allow for feedback of the structure.  
The goal is to develop a computational algorithm for structural characterization of synthetic DNA. Successful completion of the goal would allow for fluctuation calculations of any synthetic DNA structure so long as it is in PDB (protein data bank) format. Additionally, the results should allow for feedback of the structure.  




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[http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/ Excel]
[http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/ Excel]
[http://cando.dna-origami.org/ CanDo]
[http://www.pymol.org/ PyMOL]




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===Why Synthetic DNA?===
===Why Synthetic DNA?===


Nature has already figured out how to assemble things that have high complexity. Up to now, nanostructures that people have made are not complex and do not have the level of specificity that nature does. Synthetic DNA comes to play because it allows for this high level of specificity that we seek. Previous research has shown that 3D structures can be created using DNA. Thus synthetic DNA structures can be used to create structures of desired complexity and specificity.  
Nature has already figured out how to assemble things that have high complexity. Up to now, nanostructures that have been invented are not complex and do not have the level of specificity that nature does. Synthetic DNA comes is important because it allows for this high level of specificity. Previous research has shown that 3D structures can be created using DNA. Thus synthetic DNA can be used to create structures of desired complexity and specificity.
 
The work that we have done here improves the applicability of synthetic DNA structures to the field of materials science. By knowing the flexibilities of a structure, one can analyze its feasibility for the desired applications. Additionally, our method allows for feedback (explained further in the ''Results'' section) which allows a scientist to adjust the structure as needed for the application.  


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:Nanotechnology has evolved greatly since the early 2000s. At first, nanotechnology primarily consisted of passive structures, such as nanoparticles or colloids. It then evolved to a more active role that included amplifiers and biodevices. The 3rd stage of the evolution includes nanostructures that make simply systems. Now we want nanostructures of complex system. 


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Overview

Project Goal

The goal is to develop a computational algorithm for structural characterization of synthetic DNA. Successful completion of the goal would allow for fluctuation calculations of any synthetic DNA structure so long as it is in PDB (protein data bank) format. Additionally, the results should allow for feedback of the structure.


Tools of the Trade

caDNAno

MATLAB

NanoEngineer-1

Excel

CanDo

PyMOL


Why Synthetic DNA?

Nature has already figured out how to assemble things that have high complexity. Up to now, nanostructures that have been invented are not complex and do not have the level of specificity that nature does. Synthetic DNA comes is important because it allows for this high level of specificity. Previous research has shown that 3D structures can be created using DNA. Thus synthetic DNA can be used to create structures of desired complexity and specificity.

The work that we have done here improves the applicability of synthetic DNA structures to the field of materials science. By knowing the flexibilities of a structure, one can analyze its feasibility for the desired applications. Additionally, our method allows for feedback (explained further in the Results section) which allows a scientist to adjust the structure as needed for the application.

Nanotechnology has evolved greatly since the early 2000s. At first, nanotechnology primarily consisted of passive structures, such as nanoparticles or colloids. It then evolved to a more active role that included amplifiers and biodevices. The 3rd stage of the evolution includes nanostructures that make simply systems. Now we want nanostructures of complex system.
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