Single-molecule biomechanics: DNA and protein deformation

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Applied Mechanics Division, AMD

Volumn 242, Issue , 2000, Pages 25-35

  Bao, Gang ^a  

^a EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

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EID: 0039592685     PISSN: 01608835     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
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