김도년 연구실

Nucleic acid nanostructures utilize nucleic acid building blocks and their inherent nature to form base-specific Watson-Crick interactions between complementary nucleic acids, allowing for the implementation of precise and complex shapes with sub-nanometer scale precision.

Creating autonomous robots that perform complicated tasks at the molecular level using DNA/RNA origami nanostructures. Kinematic nanorobots triggered by ion concentration, temperature, or light for sensing, manipulating, and transporting nanomaterials.

Developing multiscale modeling and analysis methods by incorporating sequence-dependent properties of DNA/RNA motifs into finite-element-based structural models. AI-driven structural analysis and design of nucleic acid nanostructures using machine learning.

Investigating bio-applications of nucleic acid nanostructures including intracellular substance/drug delivery, cell cryoprotection, and immunotherapy. Leveraging DNA/RNA origami's biocompatibility and functional diversity.