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Review
. 1996 Dec;12(12):515-8.
doi: 10.1016/s0168-9525(97)81399-6.

Exploring the gene with X-rays

K L Manchester  1
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Exploring the gene with X-rays

K L Manchester. Trends Genet. 1996 Dec.

Abstract

X-rays were discovered 100 years ago. Their effects on living cells and on mutation were quickly recognized. This article discusses a classic paper that sought to use X-rays to estimate the size of the gene and question mechanics to explain its impressive stability.

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