A device is provided for monitoring strain and acoustic emission in an object. A plurality of nucleic acid base detection components can be used that include a plurality of nanopores, a plurality of nanochannels, a plurality of hybridization probes, combinations thereof, and the like. The grid element includes a tap which has a conductor engaging means which forms an electrical connection with the first and second conductors via the first and second electrical access slots. The ring has a receiving recess formed in a first surface and a mounting rib formed in a second surface. Polypeptides encoded by ART are also disclosed, as are methods for preparing ART DNA and amino acid sequences.