Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP210101892]Researchers: Matthew Arthur Barrington Baker (Chief Investigator) , Shelley Wickham (Chief Investigator) , Dr Michael Booth (Partner Investigator) , Prof Hagan Bayley (Partner Investigator)
Brief description A scalable, synthetic retina: signal processing in droplet systems with DNA. This project aims to design DNA-based nanotechnology for processing optical signals in synthetic biological systems. The intended outcome of this project is to develop a system for signal transduction in artificial bilayers using new DNA nanostructures. The anticipated goal of the project is to deliver: 1) light-based control of membrane protein insertion into artificial bilayers; 2) novel DNA-based pores that can transduce signals across membranes; 3) signal processing using multi-compartment biological components composed. Together, this technology allows us to use light and external signals to control biochemical pathways in synthetic systems.
Funding Amount $488,914
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP210101892
- ARC : DP210101892