Scientists discover a 'Goldilocks' zone for DNA organization, opening new doors for drug development

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Dec 24, 2024, 10:10 am193 pts
In a discovery that could redefine how we understand cellular resilience and adaptability, scientists at Scripps Research have unlocked the secret interactions between a primordial inorganic polymer of phosphate known as polyphosphate (polyP), and two basic building blocks of life: DNA and the element…

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