Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are useful nanomaterials as transducers for colorimetric
sensors because of their high extinction coefficient and ability to change color depending on …

Mendelian genetics spark the century‐old revolution in genetic engineering. DNA structural
engineering may well spark a similar revolution in chemistry. The first few man‐made DNA …

Understanding the structure of metal–nucleic acid systems is important for many
applications such as the design of new pharmaceuticals, metal detection platforms, and …

Colloidal single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) offer a promising platform for the
nanoscale engineering of molecular recognition. Optical sensors have been recently …

The subversive products obtained from atomic and close-to-atomic scale manufacturing
(ACSM) urge people to conduct more in-depth research. It is exigent to break through the …

Metal ions have a large impact on the structure and stability of DNA. The most studied metal-
DNA interaction is the formation of interstrand metal complexes between opposing …

The development of materials with highly selective recognition towards Hg 2+ is of great
significance in environmental monitoring. Herein, a novel thermo-responsive copolymer with …

The broad scope of polymeric bio-based materials for diverse applications is reviewed in
chapter 1. This chapter explores the field of bio-based materials, focusing on their interfacial …

106This chapter describes the influence of metal coordination to nucleobases, nucleosides,
and nucleotides (and their derivatives) upon their ability to establish a variety of noncovalent …

Abstract The element Mercury (Hg) is toxic in all forms. Prokaryotes have evolved an efficient
detoxification system widely disseminated by transposons and plasmids. This Hg resistance …