Is DNA Information? A Look Into Biologists' Perspectives
May 27, 2011 · The discussion centers on whether DNA can be classified as "information" and the implications of that classification. Participants argue that while DNA encodes instructions for …
How Does DNA Influence Instinctive Behavior and Innate Memory?
May 3, 2012 · The discussion highlights that while DNA serves as a foundational code, the expression of behaviors and instincts emerges from a combination of genetic and …
Calculating Shannon Entropy of DNA Sequences - Physics Forums
Jan 10, 2023 · The discussion centers on calculating Shannon entropy for DNA sequences, specifically addressing two tasks. For task 1, the entropy is calculated using equal probabilities …
Do both strands of DNA contain genes? - Physics Forums
Jun 19, 2015 · The discussion centers on the structure and function of DNA strands in relation to gene encoding. It clarifies that both strands of DNA can contain genes, although the coding …
Can information be added to DNA? - Physics Forums
Feb 26, 2015 · In fact, if you calculate the speed, creationist evolution adds information at a faster rate than neodarwinian evolution. Science puts several canid-ancestors at 400,000 tot …
Is Instinct Encoded in Our DNA? - Physics Forums
Dec 18, 2008 · The DNA encodes the information needed to create a brain. It is the brain (neuron structure) which is responsible for causing certain types of behavior. DNA is considered the …
Atomic Positioning with DNA Hinges - Physics Forums
Nov 2, 2015 · DNA Machines Using DNA has the advantage over other biological polymers like proteins and RNA that we can completely dictate and understand the structure through the …
Polymer Physics and Genetic Sequencing
Jul 18, 2016 · Current sequencing technologies have a base-pair resolution but require many small fragments of DNA to be pieced together after sequencing, which loses information about …
How Does Radiation Trigger Genetic Mutations? - Physics Forums
Dec 22, 2006 · Radiation is believed to cause genetic mutations primarily through ionizing radiation, which can directly damage DNA by breaking chemical bonds or indirectly by …
Is DNA Production a Constant in the Life Cycle of the Universe?
May 20, 2009 · The discussion explores the idea of DNA as a potential constant in the universe's life cycle, suggesting that DNA-based life could emerge consistently across multiple iterations …