Motor
Proteins
Motor proteins are nanometer scale engines essential for life,
and their non-equilibrium dynamics are the essence of their
function. They are studied in order to understanding the physical
principles of biological force generation in transport processes.
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DNA Enzymes
Many DNA enzymes perform highly complex mechanical tasks in
replication, transcription, or packing of DNA, the detailed
dynamics of which are not yet understood. Single molecule experiments
will be used to investigate the dynamics of such enzymes.
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Technology
New experimental techniques are developed, focusing on high
resolution microscopy methods, single molecule manipulation
techniques (optical tweezers, atomic force microscopy), and
single molecule fluorescence / spectroscopy techniques.
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