DNA-inspired electrostatics

Submitted by Ajaykumar Gopal on Sun, 07/06/2008 - 21:41.
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Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Gelbart, W.; Bruinsma, R.; Pincus, P.; Parsegian, V.

Source:

PHYSICS TODAY, Volume 53, Number 9, p.38-44 (2000)

URL:

http://link.aip.org/link/PHTOAD/v53/i9/p38/s1/pdf

Keywords:

LIPID COMPLEXES; MACROION; ATTRACTION; POLYELECTROLYTES; CHARGE; FORCES; IONS

Abstract:

Not just the repository of our genetic information, DNA is also a fascinating, shape-shifting molecule whose behavior in solution counters our intuition and challenges our physical understanding.