In this lecture, I will focus on the exciting new possibilities that synthetic DNA offers for the creation of self-organizing and self-replicating materials of nano- and micro-particles. DNA 'sticky ends' with complementary nucleotide sequences, for instance, form highly specific and reversible links...

In this lecture, I will focus on the exciting new possibilities that synthetic DNA offers for the creation of self-organizing and self-replicating materials of nano- and micro-particles. DNA 'sticky ends' with complementary nucleotide sequences, for instance, form highly specific and reversible links...

Lung surfactant is a mixture of lipids and proteins that coats the alveoli, and its main mechanical function is to reduce the work of breathing by reducing the surface tension. Insufficient amount of lung surfactant in premature infants leads to neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, while lung trauma...

The cell membrane acts as a barrier, controlling the transport of molecules into and out of the cell. When the structural integrity of the membrane is compromised, so does its barrier function. In this talk, we examine how the membrane barrier function can be compromised by antimicrobial peptides, and...

The annual cycle of phytoplankton growth in many parts of the ocean is dominated by a rapid, intense population explosion in late winter and early spring. High levels of phytoplankton production during the spring bloom and the subsequent sinking of organic material contributes significantly to the carbon...