Researchers build microscopic DNA 'sails' to pull molecules apart

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What happened

Across every cell in the body, molecules are constantly pulling, gripping and releasing under mechanical strain.

That force often decides whether a drug sticks to its target, whether a cell holds its shape or whether a disease takes hold.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:04 UTC.

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