Biological Sciences
APTICAMS - A Darwinian approach to Molecular Cell Nanotechnology
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:04:00 GMT
Biology Club
Wednesday 21st March
1pm
King Henry Building, room 3.09
Speaker: Dr James McClellan
Title: APTICAMS - A Darwinian approach to Molecular Cell Nanotechnology
Abstract: Aptamers are artificial molecules selected to show high affinity and specificity for a chosen target. We have devised a method for raising DNA aptamers against living cells such as E. coli. APTICAM is our term for the products [APTamer + ICAM]. This talk will describe the method, review some of our results, and discuss potential applications and extensions of this technology.