Marco Lazzarino
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Marco Lazzarino is a leading figure in the field of DNA nanotechnology, with a primary focus on the design and engineering of dynamic DNA origami structures for biomedical applications. His most notable contribution is the development of a pioneering DNA origami nanorobot, a cylindrical device just 14 nm in diameter and 48 nm long, equipped with a switchable flap. This nanorobot, controlled by nucleic acid hybridization, represents a major breakthrough in molecular-scale robotics. It can transition from a disarmed to an armed configuration in response to an external stimulus, demonstrating a physical switch capable of delivering a payload with precision. This work, published in 2014 and garnering 65 citations, has laid a critical foundation for targeted drug delivery systems and smart nanoscale therapeutics. Lazzarino’s research elegantly merges structural biology with programmable engineering, offering a powerful platform for future nanomedicine. His contributions are highly regarded for their innovative approach to controlling matter at the molecular level, inspiring a new generation of researchers in synthetic biology and nanorobotics.
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- 1A DNA Origami Nanorobot Controlled by Nucleic Acid Hybridization65 citations · 2014