<ul><li>Researchers have developed a new technique called DNA origami to create programmable, 3-dimensional nanoscale objects.</li><li>The technique uses DNA folding to create complex structures at the nanometre scale.</li><li>The researchers have created nanomaterials with adjustable properties, enabling diverse applications such as autonomous nanorobots for destroying cancer cells.</li><li>The technology could also be used to create nanoscale robotic boxes for targeted drug delivery and materials that can respond to environmental signals.</li></ul>

New DNA origami technique could create cancer-destroying nanorobots

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