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Conceptual Introduction to DNA* Basics (450)

A unique resource for sensing applications

Graphic representing the DNA concept topics with links to the information Definitions (450A) What is DNA? (450B) How DNA exists in nature (450C) Detecting DNA fingerprints (450D)

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*DNA - Concepts also apply to RNA and mRNA which are also leveraged for sensing applications.

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