X-Ray Crystallography and the Elucidation of the Structure of DNA

被引:2
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作者
McGregor, Hugh C. J. [1 ]
Gunderman, Richard B. [1 ]
机构
[1] Indiana Univ Sch Med, Dept Radiol, Indianapolis, IN 46202 USA
关键词
genetics; history; radiology; x-ray crystallography; DOUBLE HELIX;
D O I
10.2214/AJR.10.5479
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
OBJECTIVE. Since their discovery by Roentgen in 1895, x-rays have contributed to some of the most important advances in science. X-ray crystallography is an imaging technique that uses x-ray diffraction to evaluate the molecular structure of a crystalline solid. This article discusses the critical role played by x-ray crystallography in the elucidation of the structure of DNA. CONCLUSION. The story of DNA includes insights on molecular structure provided by x-rays and also lessons on scientific collaboration and innovation that can be applied to radiology today.
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页码:W689 / W692
页数:4
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