All DNA articles – Page 3
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Opinion
Revisiting Richard Dawkins' idea of replication
Why The selfish gene is only part of the story
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Research
Flocks of nanorobots could form artificial muscles
Hundreds of biomolecular robots can be programmed to swarm together to create shapes
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Research
Human genome sequenced by handheld device
MinION nanopore sequencer fills in gaps in our knowledge of genome
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News
Wanted: synthetic chemists (humans need not apply)
Automation could free chemists from tedious lab work – if they’re ready to think differently about research
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Research
Synthetic gene cost slashed to $2
DropSynth makes hundreds of strands in a single tube, boosting tests of gene function
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Research
DNA origami makes it big
Researchers build complex DNA structures that are larger than ever before
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Research
Bacteria build non-natural proteins using non-natural DNA
Semi-synthetic organism shows there is nothing unique about the chemistry of life as we know it
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Research
Error-free next-generation DNA sequencing pioneered
Algorithmic fix allows ultra-accurate sequencing of rare cancers and genetic conditions
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Research
Crispr gene editor can now alter RNA as well as DNA
Gene editing technique is developing apace with two new technologies unveiled
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Research
Gold chains give DNA semiconducting powers
Sulfurous nucleic acid building blocks confer new electronic properties on DNA
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Research
DNA synthesis is just a click away
The technique could be an efficient and cost-effective method of gene synthesis
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Research
Carbohydrates promoted in new prebiotic theory
Aldol reactions between interstellar materials can make DNA sugar
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Research
UV protection shines in sunlight
DNA coating that protects skin from damaging radiation gets better the longer it is exposed to sunlight
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Research
Living bacteria write pictures and movies to DNA
Crispr–Cas9 tool used to store information in the genome of living E. coli
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Research
Synthetic ‘enzyme’ matches natural counterparts for catalytic power
Nanoparticle, nucleic acid and peptide trio mimics peroxidase enzymes
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Research
DNA helix has chiral water ‘spine’
Spectroscopy reveals how water molecules form a chiral superstructure in DNA’s minor groove
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Review
DNA: the great book of life from Mendel to genomics
This year, Rome’s exhibition palace pays tribute to all things genetics
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Research
Replication proteins send signals along DNA ‘wire’
DNA charge transport enables handover from one enzyme to another
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Research
Five new artificial yeast chromosomes made
The artificial yeast genome is now around a third complete