Scripps Research scientists discover a “Goldilocks” zone for DNA organization, opening new doors for drug development (IMAGE)

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Scripps Research scientists discover a “Goldilocks” zone for DNA organization, opening new doors for drug development

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Cryo-electron tomography shows that DNA forms “hairy” filaments (cyan arrows in inset image) on the surface of polyP-magnesium ion condensates.

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