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The thermally induced transition of two stranded DNA to single strands has provided information and insight about the molecular interactions and conformations of these molecules. This phenomenon has been of interest as a possible example of a phase transition and as a means of gaining a qualitative and quantitative understanding of the cooperative interactions along DNA. The conformation change has been known by a number of names, among them are denaturation, helix-coil transition and melting.
In honor of Elliott W. Montroll, a teacher who imparts to his students his interest and enjoyment of learning about the world and all of its elements.
This research was supported by the NSF PCM 76-04565.
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Wartell, R.M. (1977). The Transition of Two Stranded DNA to Single Strands. In: Landman, U. (eds) Statistical Mechanics and Statistical Methods in Theory and Application. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-4166-6_26
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