About Us

Nucleic acids play a critical role in living organisms as the carriers of genetic information. Our research focuses on using DNA and RNA as both generic and genetic materials.

We at LuoLabs have been using DNA as a true polymer and have developed generic DNA materials, including tree-shaped DNA, DNA gels and DNA-nanoparticle hybrid assemblies. With these novel DNA materials, we are exploring real-world applications from biology to materials in diagnostics, pharmaceutics, protein production, drug delivery, cell culture and optoelectronics.

For more information on LuoLabs, feel free to explore our website or contact us.

Latest News

May 2009
Our paper on "Multifunctional nanoarchitectures from DNA-based ABC monomers" has been published in Nature Nanotechnology as a letter. Congratulations to the authors - JB, Hoon, Soong, Hisa, Wenlong and Natt!

Our paper on "Free-standing nanoparticle superlattice sheets controlled by DNA" has been published in Nature Materials as an article. Congratulations to the authors - Wenlong, Mike and Shawn!

April 2009
Our paper on "A cell-free protein-producing gel" has been published in Nature Materials as an article and featured in the News and Views section. Congratulations to the authors - Nokyoung, Soong, Hisa and Jay!

Feb 2009
Congratulations to our newest Ph.D. graduate, Dr. Jong-Bum Lee, on a successful thesis defense.

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