The construction of DNA nanostructures typically involves several key steps:
1. Design: Using computer software, scientists design the desired structure by specifying the sequences of DNA strands that will form the structure. 2. Synthesis: The designed DNA sequences are chemically synthesized. 3. Assembly: The synthesized DNA strands are mixed under conditions that promote the correct folding and assembly into the desired structure. 4. Characterization: The assembled structures are analyzed using techniques such as atomic force microscopy (AFM) or transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to verify their correct assembly.
