We have applied these techniques to DNA, proteins and lipid bilayers. Initial demonstrations suggest we can use these tools to understand the physical basis for secondary structure and the mechanisms of specific molecular interactions, but a tremendous amount of work remains to be done. The insights and techniques produced by this research have already allowed us to develop new technologies. In specific, we have demostrated a novel molecular recognition amplification scheme that uses a molecular receptor's inherent binding energy to enhance the specificity and sensitivity. Ultimately, we believe that this research will produce biologically inspired of nanotechnologies, leading to a fundamentally new approach to biologyand medicine in the next decade.
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