Scripps Research scientists discover a “Goldilocks” zone for DNA organization, opening new doors for drug development
DNA (yellow) “shells” on the surface of polyP (blue)-magnesium ion condensates dynamically reorganize during droplet fusion. Credit: Scripps Research A new study uncovers how DNA, magnesium and polyphosphate form a balance that’s just right — which could lead to innovations in medicine and biotechnology. LA JOLLA, CA — In a discovery that could redefine how we understand cellular resilience and adaptability, scientists at Scripps Research have unlocked the secret interactions between a primordial inorganic
