The channel that relaxes DNA

This is a model DNA chain inside a nanochannel that is 100nm wide.The spontaneous dynamical evolution of the DNA is accompanied by frequent knotting and entanglement at the chain ends.

(Photo Credit: SISSA)

This is a model DNA chain inside a nanochannel that is 100nm wide.The spontaneous dynamical evolution of the DNA is accompanied by frequent knotting and entanglement at the chain ends.

(Photo Credit: SISSA)

This is DNA in a nanochannel.

(Photo Credit: SISSA)

Source: International School of Advanced Studies (SISSA)