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Molecular level nanoelectronics a step closer to reality with DNA nanowire research

Biological and physical studies on DNA structure have revealed considerable interest into the electronic properties of DNA. Part of this interest is in using DNA as the basis for forming minute nanowires for use in ultra small nanoelectronics.

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