DNA repair enzyme uses one-dimensional sliding to detect key sites, researchers reveal

DNA is the blueprint of the human body. However, tens of thousands of DNA lesions occur in our bodies every day. In ...

DNA reveals hidden UV defense network that dissipates energy in femtoseconds

New details of how DNA protects itself from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation show a hidden network of ultrafast molecular ...
C&EN

Reactions: Beyond B-DNA

I enjoyed reading the C&EN cover story “Expanding the Histone Code” (June 6, 2022, page 22). I fully agree with the overall characterization of the importance of locating new chemical modifications on ...

Researchers discover DNA’s hidden defense against UV radiation

DNA sits in sunlight every day, absorbing ultraviolet radiation that can set off the kind of chemical changes linked to ...
Nanowerk

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction): Amplifying DNA for Molecular Biology Applications

PCR, or Polymerase Chain Reaction, is a revolutionary molecular biology technique that allows for the rapid amplification of specific DNA sequences. It is an essential tool in various fields, ...
EurekAlert!

WVU researchers capture atomic view of synthetic DNA, revealing ‘molecular scissors’ that could treat disease

West Virginia University researchers are now able to view synthetic DNA at the atomic level, giving them the ability to understand how to change its structure in hopes of enhancing its scissor-like ...
Nanowerk

Programmable nanopores enable universal DNA computing and label-free biosensors

A label-free nanopore platform uses programmable DNA circuits to build versatile molecular logic gates, forming a universal basis for scalable DNA computing and advanced biosensing applications.