Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Researchers build microscopic DNA 'sails' to pull molecules apart

Across every cell in the body, molecules are constantly pulling, gripping and releasing under mechanical strain. That force often decides whether a drug sticks to its target, whether a cell holds its shape or whether a disease takes hold.

Researchers build microscopic DNA 'sails' to pull molecules apart
Image: Phys.org
Across every cell in the body, molecules are constantly pulling, gripping and releasing under mechanical strain. That force often decides whether a drug sticks to its target, whether a cell holds its shape or whether a disease takes hold.

Originally published at Phys.org

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