That electron loss puts charged nanoparticles in the mix, and those can react with other nanoparticles in ways that favor more of the same. (sciencedaily.com)
Other nanoparticles in development could be injected to rev up the immune system's ability to attack malignant cells. (protomag.com)
He describes that it works by coating each nanoparticle, not with single DNA strands, but with a DNA hairpin that can be opened or closed by adding additional short DNA strands to the solution, thus changing the configuration of other nanoparticles with which it will bind. (foresight.org)