DNA v. Proteins - the search for the truth | Shed Science
Sally Le Page
May 4, 2012 11:07
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How do we know that DNA is the molecule that holds the code of life? This Shed Science looks at one of the biggest questions in Biology in the early 20th century - is protein or DNA the genetic material, and how can we tell?
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References:
A great book for learning basic genetics: http://dft.ba/-genestogenomes
Friedrich Miescher: http://dft.ba/-miescher
Griffith's original paper: http://dft.ba/-griffithtransformation
Hershey and Chase's original paper: http://dft.ba/-hersheychase
Extract your own DNA animation: http://dft.ba/-extractdna
My official website: http://sallylepage.moonfruit.com
Photo credits:
DNA in test tube: Patrick Landmann
Apologies for the rain and lighting changes - that's what happens when you film in a shed I suppose!
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