Sentences with phrase «compound of nucleic acid»

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Attendees at the astrobiology meeting in Arizona showcased an assortment of high - tech devices for next - generation exploration, ranging from microfluidic «life analyzers» and integrated nucleic acid extractors for studying «Martian metagenomics» to exquisitely sensitive, miniaturized organic chemistry labs for spotting tantalizing carbon compounds and minerals at microscopic scales.

Intrigued by the ability of certain polymers to mop up DNA and RNA for gene transfer, Sullenger and colleagues tested the idea that these chemical compounds might also be effective targeting such nucleic acids as they arise in cell death.

«Antisense» compounds are synthesized with nucleotides, the building blocks of nucleic acid, often shown as various combinations of A, U, G and C.

Small molecule a low molecular weight (usually less than 500 Daltons) organic compound that can bind to and alter the activity or function of proteins, nucleic acids, or polysaccharides.