Researchers identify enzyme that prevents chromosome breaks during DNA copying

Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have identified how a key enzyme called ATR protects DNA from ...
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, ...
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 ...
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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 ...
C&EN

Reactions: Attrition in science and noncanonical structures for DNA-based computers

The title of the article “Many Researchers Leave Science within 5 Years” is misleading. The studies referenced in the article applied to academic careers. The title and the article itself should have ...