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The Basic Parts of Human Chromosomes
Packed inside the nucleus of nearly every cell are 23 pairs of chromosomes that contain most of our genetic material. They are highly condensed structures and each pair carries distinct genetic information.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Nov 9, 2009 to
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DNA Structure Is More Stable Than RNA Structure
Why and how is DNA more stable than RNA? This is one of the most fundamental questions in genetics. DNA is the genetic material and therefore has to be stable to carry hereditary information. Find out about DNA stability and more in the following article.

Published by cool-deviant (1,873 pts ) on Oct 19, 2009 to
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What Does DNA Stand For?
DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, but what exactly does that mean? Dive deep into this article to find out about the chemical components of the substance dubbed 'the molecule of life.'

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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DNA Origami and Nanoscale Folding
Introduced to the public in 2006, DNA origami is one of the newest concepts involving the utilization of various strands to create shapes and designs. The ultimate goal is to benefit computer manufacturing and biotechnology.

Published by Jason C. Chavis (4,377 pts ) on Sep 18, 2009 to
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Ancient DNA: How Old is Old?
The oldest known DNA molecules date back some 450,000 - 800,000 years ago. They were found in Greenland and were in reasonable shape. Details were published in 2007 as DNA analysis revealed much about the history of this part of the world.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Sep 11, 2009 to
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The Scientists Who Discovered DNA Structure
It was Crick and Watson's landmark paper that detailed the double helical structure of DNA. But there's a long list of inspirational scientists who played key roles in one of the biggest discoveries of the twentieth century.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Sep 11, 2009 to
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DNA Structure: How is DNA Packed into a Nucleus?
DNA is in an incredible structure. This tightly coiled molecule houses the genes that an organism needs to grow and survive, and packing them all inside a cell's nucleus is an incredible feat.

Published by cool-deviant (1,873 pts ) on Sep 4, 2009 to
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DNA Structure: The Discovery of Nucleic Acid Structure
Long before Crick and Watson had worked out the structure of DNA, Phoebus Levene (1869-1940) had discovered that the cell nucleus contains two types of nucleic acids - DNA and RNA. He also found that DNA contained the four bases, deoxyribose, and a phosphate group.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Jul 11, 2009 to
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The Structure of the DNA Molecule: Three Fabulous Facts
There is more to the double helical shape of DNA than meets the eye. DNA can jump, form loops, and some of it doesn't even code for proteins. Here are three fabulous facts about the DNA molecule.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Jul 10, 2009 to
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Five Amazing Facts about DNA Structure
DNA is the key to you and me. The genetic information is locked up inside one of the longest molecules in nature. It is a twisted double helical structure which we will unravel a little to find out how it is put together.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on May 19, 2009 to
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