DNA Strand is Removed from the Gold Surface (IMAGE)

University of Basel

DNA Strand is Removed from the Gold Surface

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At low temperatures, a DNA strand is removed from the gold surface using the tip of an atomic force microscope. In the process, physical parameters such as elasticity and binding properties can be determined.

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Image: University of Basel, Department of Physics

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