Abstract: The invention provides SST motifs of controlled size and shape, comprised of a plurality of oligonucleotides, and methods for their synthesis. The motifs are formed, at least in part, by the self-assembly of single stranded oligonucleotides into curved, corrugated or twisted structures. The location of each oligonucleotide in the resultant motif is known. Accordingly, the motifs may be modified with specificity.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems, kits and methods that comprise a nucleic acid capture strand linked to a first dye molecule, a nucleic acid trigger strand longer than the capture strand and comprising (a) a capture domain that is complementary to the capture strand and (b) at least two concatenated domains, each of which comprises two subdomains, and a partially double-stranded nucleic acid comprising a single-stranded toehold domain having a nucleotide sequence complementary to one of the subdomains of the two subdomains of the concatenated domains, a double-stranded region linked to a second dye molecule and having a nucleotide sequence complementary to the other of the two subdomains of the concatenated domains, and a single-stranded hairpin loop having a nucleotide sequence that is complementary to the single-stranded toehold domain.

Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acid structures of controlled size and shape, comprised of a plurality of oligonucleotides, and methods for their synthesis. The structures are formed, at least in part, by the self-assembly of single stranded oligonucleotides. The location of each oligonucleotide in the resultant structure is known. Accordingly, the structures may be modified with specificity.

Abstract: The invention provides SST motifs of controlled size and shape, comprised of a plurality of oligonucleotides, and methods for their synthesis. The motifs are formed, at least in part, by the self-assembly of single stranded oligonucleotides into curved, corrugated or twisted structures. The location of each oligonucleotide in the resultant motif is known. Accordingly, the motifs may be modified with specificity.

Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acid structures of controlled size and shape, comprised of a plurality of oligonucleotides, and methods for their synthesis. The structures are formed, at least in part, by the self-assembly of single stranded oligonucleotides. The location of each oligonucleotide in the resultant structure is known. Accordingly, the structures may be modified with specificity.