Crystallized alternative DNA structure sheds light on insulin and diabetes
The first crystal structure of an alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene has been revealed by a UCL-led research team.
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First crystal structure of alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene revealed
Co-lead author Dr. Zoë Waller (UCL School of Pharmacy) said: "DNA is our genetic material, and its structure usually looks a bit like a twisted ladder called a double helix. This shape is iconic, but ...
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New DNA Structure Illuminates Insulin, Diabetes Links
The first crystal structure of an alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene has been revealed by a UCL-led research team.
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Researchers explain the organization of DNA in chromosomes from repetitive interactions between nucleosomes
A new article analyzes in depth the physical problems associated with DNA packaging that have often been neglected in structural models of chromosomes. The study demonstrates that the multilaminar ...
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Crystal Structure of i-Motif DNA Opens Doors for Targeted Drug Design
The first crystal structure of an alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene has been revealed by a UCL-led research team.
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Crack Prevention In Concrete: New 3D Printing Method Inspired By Ancient Fish
The coelacanth is an ancient type of fish, and its scales are shaped like a twisted ladder, similar to the double-helix shape of DNA. This unique design makes the scales very strong and able to resist ...
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Richard Powers on What We Do to the Earth and What It Does to Us
Playground,” Powers’s new novel, aims to do for the oceans what “The Overstory” did for trees, shaking us out of our human ...