TOPIC technology![Researcher Hongzhou Gu places a DNA sample in the atomic force microscope for inspection. [Credit: Robert Goodier] Below left, An image captured by the atomic force microscope of the DNA origami to hold a robotic arm. [Credit: Hongzhou Gu]](http://scienceline.org/_s/files/2009/07/gu-at-atomic-force-microscope-mod.jpg) Researcher Hongzhou Gu places a DNA sample in the atomic force microscope for inspection. [Credit: Robert Goodier] Below left, An image captured by the atomic force microscope of the DNA origami to hold a robotic arm. [Credit: Hongzhou Gu]
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