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Total Citations
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About
Yusuke Sato is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of DNA nanotechnology, molecular robotics, and synthetic biology, whose work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how biomolecular systems can be engineered to perform complex, lifelike functions. His most celebrated contribution — the construction of a micrometer-sized molecular robot capable of changing shape in response to signal molecules — garnered 182 citations and demonstrated that amoeba-like robotic behavior could be achieved through sophisticated bioengineering design. Building on this foundation, Sato has made significant strides in programmable DNA droplets that exploit liquid-liquid phase separation to recognize microRNA inputs, accumulating 82 citations and opening new frontiers in computational biomolecular systems. His broader research portfolio spans DNA hydrogel photolithography, artificial cell construction using microfluidics, and autonomous molecular motor assemblies regulated by DNA-based controllers — collectively reflecting a coherent vision of bottom-up engineered life-like machines. With contributions to biomolecular condensate research and cell-sized lipid vesicle systems, Sato bridges molecular precision with cellular complexity. His work is essential reading for anyone pursuing the emerging field of molecular robotics and programmable living materials.
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- 7Oligolysine Enhances and Inhibits DNA Condensate Formation6 citations · 2025
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- 9Study of Self-synchronizing Biped Robot4 citations · 2009