Unraveling Molecular Communication for Advanced Nanotechnologies

Canadian scientists have successfully recreated and mathematically validated two molecular languages that are essential for the development of nanotechnologies. These languages, known as allostery and multivalency, play a crucial role in the communication between molecules within living organisms. Understanding and harnessing these languages can lead to advancements in biosensing, drug delivery, and molecular imaging. The researchers used the language of multivalency to design a programmable antibody sensor for detecting antibodies at different concentrations, which can be valuable for monitoring individual and collective immunity.