The accepted image of muscovite mica is that of an inert and atomically smooth surface,
easily prepared by cleavage in an ambient atmosphere. Consequently, mica is extensively …

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a powerful imaging technique that allows for structural
characterization of single biomolecules with nanoscale resolution. AFM has a unique …

For over 25 years, imaging of DNA by atomic force microscopy has been intensely pursued.
Ideally, such images are then used to probe the physical properties of DNA and characterize …

DNA adopts different conformations based on its environment. We reveal conditions that
either preserve the DNA's physiological B-conformation, even upon its placement in UHV, or …

Direct observation is arguably the preferred way to investigate the interactions between two
molecular complexes. With the development of high speed atomic force microscopy (AFM), it …

DNA nanostructures routinely self-assemble with sub-10 nm feature sizes. This capability
has created industry interest in using DNA as a lithographic mask, yet with few exceptions …

Mica is an abundant crystal mineral that has important and interesting bulk and surface
properties for a variety of applications. These properties arise from its anisotropic structure …

Understanding the characteristics of nanoparticle (NP)-to-DNA binding is important for the
rational design of functionalized NPs to use in biomedical applications as well as for the …

Many DNA-based devices need to build stable and controllable DNA films on surfaces.
However, the most commonly used method of film characterization, namely, the probe-like …

DNA origami is a powerful technique, which allows virtually limitless 2D or 3D nanostructure
designs to be constructed from DNA strands. Such nanostructures can even include …