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Molecular biology in a living cell

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Dr Gurdon discusses the introduction of purified macromolecules, such as nucleic acids and proteins, into living cells in controlled amounts and in such a way that they function normally.

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Gurdon, J. Molecular biology in a living cell. Nature 248, 772–776 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1038/248772a0

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