Living organisms fabricate biomacromolecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins by the self-
assembly process. The research on the mechanism of biomacromolecule formation also …

The design and construction of synthetic cells–human‐made microcompartments that mimic
features of living cells–have experienced a real boom in the past decade. While many efforts …

Building synthetic protocells and prototissues hinges on the formation of biomimetic skeletal
frameworks. Recreating the complexity of cytoskeletal and exoskeletal fibers, with their …

DNA molecules that store genetic information in living creatures can be repurposed as
building blocks to construct artificial architectures, ranging from the nanoscale to the …

DNA nanotechnology relies on the structural and functional information encoded in nucleic
acids. Specifically, the sequence‐guided reconfiguration of nucleic acids by auxiliary …

Exosomal microRNAs (exomiRNAs) have emerged as ideal biomarkers for early clinical
diagnostics. The accurate detection of exomiRNAs plays a crucial role in facilitating clinical …

Scientists are captivated by the prospect of creating a fully synthetic cell, offering the
potential to revolutionize biology, medicine and biotechnology. In this Viewpoint, a panel of …

Despite numerous advances in the use of DNA as building blocks to assemble complex
structures, the dearth of strategies that allow for protease-controlled in situ DNA assembly in …

Here we regulate the formation of dissipative assemblies built from DNA using a
merocyanine photoacid that responds to visible light. The operation of our system and the …

Small unilamellar vesicles (SUVs) are indispensable model membranes, organelle mimics,
and drug and vaccine carriers. However, the lack of robust techniques to functionalize or …