Hydrogen-bonded dimers of one and two base-pair nucleotides can be stabilized inside the hydrophobic pocket provided by self-assembled molecular cages. The results could bring DNA-based computing a step closer to reality.
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Thomas, J. A hydrophobic haven for base pairs. Nature Chem 1, 25–26 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nchem.135
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