Functionalizing colloids with reactive DNA linkers is a versatile way of programming self-
assembly. DNA selectivity provides direct control over colloid–colloid interactions allowing …

Nicking enzyme amplification reaction (NEAR) is a promising isothermal DNA amplification
method that has been applied in various sensing platforms as a promising signal amplifier …

The reversible and substoichiometric modification of RNA has recently emerged as an
additional layer of translational regulation in normal biological function and disease …

Gene expression has great potential to be used as a clinical diagnostic tool. Researchers
have discovered a wealth of patterns in gene expression that are predictive of a wide range …

Forced intercalation (FIT) probes have proven to be a reliable, rapid, inexpensive, and
accurate method for the detection and visualization of specific nucleic acid sequences. The …

RNA G-quadruplexes are RNA secondary structures that are implicated in many cellular
processes. Although conventional biophysical techniques are widely used for their in vitro …

This thesis deals with the study of interactions between the Orange Carotenoid Protein and
mesoporous silica SBA-15, aiming to the development of photoactive nano-devices. The …

Phenylethynylpyrene fluorophore (1-PEPy) has long-wavelength shifted emission and
higher photostability compared to pyrene, retaining, however, pyrene's ability to form …

Observing the processes of life that occur in all cellular organisms at the level of single
molecules has allowed a deeper understanding of the dynamic processes taking place in …

Cy3 and Cy5 dyes linked to the 5′ end of a double stranded DNA molecule are known to
attach to both strands in a way that is very similar to an additional base pair and has a …