A more realistic look at DNA in action: Study shows it behaves differently when crowded by molecules

PHYSorg
May 9, 2025, 3:57 pm938 ptsInterestingTop
By creating a more true-to-life representation of DNA's environment, researchers at Northwestern University have discovered that strand separation—the essential process a "resting" double helix undergoes before it can initiate replication or make repairs—may take more mechanical force than the field…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

E.P.A. targets microplastics and drugs in drinking water 130

BYD’s new EV is luring in buyers with 5 minute charging and prices starting at $22,000 129

100% Of Copenhagen’s City Buses Are Now Electric 127

Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet Earth 124

Norway Faces Energy Shortage As Lack Of Winter Snow Depletes Reservoirs 124

Bisita Iglesia In The Age Of Energy Transition: Three Ways To Do It Cleanly 122

BEVs Rise 16% YoY in February in Europe! 120

Google to tap into gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals 119

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.