Blue-light labeling uncovers unexpected protein partners of folded DNA structures

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What happened

DNA can be more than just a double helix.

When four strands are folded into a compact bundle, they form a G-quadruplex (G4).

Key facts

  • When four strands are folded into a compact bundle, they form a G-quadruplex (G4).
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:20:08 UTC.

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