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DNA Flexibility at the Atomic Scale

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Physics 5, 134 (2012) – Published November 30, 2012
The flexibility of a DNA strand affects its activities in cells and depends on its length. Atomic-scale computer simulations begin to explain why the length matters.
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Catapults for Seeds

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Published June 4, 2012
Changes in plant tissue geometry with humidity explain how some species bend and turn to disperse their seeds.