Quantum mechanics could explain why DNA can spontaneously mutate - Phys.org
5/5/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago
by Science X staff
by Science X staff
The molecules of life, DNA, replicate with astounding precision, yet this process is not immune to mistakes and can lead to mutations. Using sophisticated computer modeling, a team of physicists and chemists at the University of Surrey have shown that such er…
The molecules of life, DNA, replicate with astounding precision, yet this process is not immune to mistakes and can lead to mutations. Using sophisticated computer modeling, a team of physicists and … [+4688 chars]
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