Introduction to Nanobiotechnology

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This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies in China on site in Shanghai, China. Nanobiotechnology strides at the interface between nanotechnology and biotechnology. This introductory course teaches the nano concept related to nanotechnology and biotechnology. The course further covers nanoscale building blocks of life, in particular nucleic acids (including DNA, RNA, TNA, PNA, etc.). Students also learn the concepts of polymers, biosensing, hierarchy assemblies and self-assemblies in the context of sustainability. A variety of related techniques are examined along with demonstrations of real-world applications at different scales, from nano to eco.