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The Meaning of Life – In a Sequence of Code

Posted by: biologyblog | February 15, 2009 | 1 Comment |



by Garret M

The newest form of studying DNA is through two different types of biochips; nucleic acid and protein.  This helps scientists with many different kinds of laboratory experiments with the use of micro-fluidics.  This study is one of the leading technological advances in the field today and with this process people of science are hoping for a new age in medicine.
       This article breaks down the study of the DNA double helix and explains the purpose that is in process.  For someone who is unfamiliar with these ideas I was able to gain great understanding of this new technological advance.  In my opinion I believe that this research could be very important in the near future and will help medicine in the 21st century.

Source:
Jain, K.K. “Biochips for Gene Spotting.” (Washington: Oct. 19,2001. Vol. 294, Iss 5542), 621-624.
http://www.Proquest.umi.com/pqdweb

under: Molecular Biology, Student Post

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This is something that I have also been wondering. I noticed though that rope and twine are also in a similar shape, but with more than two stranded together. I think that if we use the model of DNA we could twine materials, such as an I beam for buildings, to make them stronger and lighter. On another, using micro technology we could use DNA as an example to see if other parts of cells are in the double helix formation. Knowing how proteins are shaped together can help us in making better medicines.

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