# RNA emerges as a versatile tool for nanotechnology

Researchers are increasingly turning to RNA as a programmable material for building nanoscale structures and devices. Its unique properties allow for precise self-assembly and dynamic functions, opening new possibilities in drug delivery, biosensing, and synthetic biology.

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## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02180-6) — 2026-07-29