Biological systems have evolved bonds that strengthen under load, enabling cells to adhere in high shear flow. A DNA-based artificial motif has now been designed to mimic these catch bonds.
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Wilson, R.J., Blank, K.G. DNA catch bonds demonstrate the art of getting stuck. Nat. Chem. 16, 1929–1931 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-024-01683-x
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