Nucleic Acid Collection (#5)

Cystic fibrosis, conceptual artwork C015 / 5022
Cystic fibrosis, conceptual computer artwork. Molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, blue) partly covered in mucus (yellow) surrounded by salt (NaCl) molecules

DNA molecule, artwork C016 / 8892
DNA molecule. Computer artwork showing a double stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule. DNA is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix

Biotin-binding RNA molecule
Biotin-binding RNA (ribonucleic acid), molecular model. This RNA molecule is a pseudoknot, formed from stem-loop structures. It binds to the vitamin B7 (biotin)

DNA repair enzyme, molecular model
DNA repair enzyme. Molecular model of a recG molecule (purple) complexed with a three-way DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink, green and yellow) junction

Genomic HIV-RNA duplex, molecular model. This structure shows the dimerization initiation site of genomic HIV-1 with RNA (ribonucleic acid)

Ebola matrix protein molecule
Ebola matrix protein. Molecular model of the Ebola virus matrix protein VP40 (green) bound to RNA (ribonucleic acid, red)

SelB elongation factor bound to RNA. Molecular model of the SelB elongation factor bound to an mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) hairpin formed by the selenocysteine insertion sequence (SECIS)

HU DNA binding protein molecule
HU DNA binding protein. Molecular model of the HU protein (orange and blue) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Cre-Lox recombination, molecular model
Cre-Lox recombination. Molecular model of the enzyme CRE (cyclization recombination) recombinase (blue) mediating the recombination of strands of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink and yellow)

Oct and Sox transcription factors. Molecular model of Sox2 (blue) and Oct4 (green) transcription factors bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink and red)

DNA bundle on silicon nanopillars, SEM
DNA bundle on silicon nanopillars. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) bundle and silicon nanopillars used to obtain the first high-contrast direct images of DNA

MyoD muscle protein-DNA complex. Molecular model of the MyoD muscle protein (green and blue) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, orange and green)

Bacterial ribosome and protein synthesis. Molecular model showing a bacterial ribosome reading an mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) strand (blue) and synthesising a protein

DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA C016 / 0547
DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA. Molecular model of the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) repair protein AlkB (blue) bound to a strand of double-stranded DNA (ds-DNA, pink and yellow)

RNA silencing molecule C015 / 7697
RNA silencing. Molecular model of a synthetic double stranded ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecule. RNA is the intermediate molecule between DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and its protein products

DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA C016 / 0546
DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA. Molecular model of the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) repair protein AlkB (purple) bound to a strand of double-stranded DNA (ds-DNA, red and green)

Interferon-DNA transcription complex C015 / 8251
Interferon-DNA transcription complex, molecular model. Bound to the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, green and yellow) is transcription factor p65, interferon regulatory factor 7

Interferon-DNA transcription complex C015 / 8252
Interferon-DNA transcription complex, molecular model. Bound to the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink and white) is transcription factor p65, interferon regulatory factor 7, interferon fusion protein

RNA silencing molecule C015 / 7696
RNA silencing. Molecular model of a synthetic double stranded ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecule. RNA is the intermediate molecule between DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and its protein products

Restriction enzyme and DNA, illustration C018 / 0785
Restriction enzyme. Illustration of a restriction enzyme (green) complexed with DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, across centre)

DNA repair, illustration C018 / 0782
DNA repair. Illustation of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) ligase enzyme (upper centre) repairing damaged DNA (spiral)

Cytosine-guanine bond, illustration C018 / 0745
Adenine-thymine bond. Illustration showing the hydrogen bonding between the nucleotides cytosine (left) and guanine (right)

Adenine-thymine bond, illustration C018 / 0744
Adenine-thymine bond. Illustration showing the hydrogen bonding between the nucleotides adenine (left) and thymine (right)

DNA components, artwork C017 / 7349
DNA components. Computer artwork showing the structure of the two molecules that make up the backbone of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), phosphate (left) and deoxyribose (right)

Guanine molecule, artwork C017 / 7239
Guanine molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the nucleobase guanine. Atoms are shown as colour-coded spheres: carbon (green), hydrogen (white)

Thymine-adenine interaction, artwork C017 / 7368
Thymine-adenine interaction. Computer artwork showing the structure of bound thymine and adenine molecules. Atoms are shown as colour-coded spheres: carbon (green), hydrogen (white)

Pho4 transcription factor bound to DNA. Molecular model showing phosphate system positive regulatory protein (Pho4) (pink and green) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Cytosine molecule, artwork C017 / 7213
Cytosine molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the nucleobase cytosine (2-oxy-4-aminopyrimidine)

DNA 6-way junction, artwork C014 / 2586
DNA 6-way junction. Computer artwork of a synthetic assemblage of nucleic acids which are useful in the design of nanostructures

TATA box-binding protein complex C017 / 7087
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, green) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow) and transcription factor IIB

Guanine molecule, artwork C017 / 7238
Guanine molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the nucleobase guanine. Atoms are shown as colour-coded spheres: carbon (green), hydrogen (white)

Type I topoisomerase bound to DNA C014 / 0862
Type I topoisomerase bound to DNA. Molecular model showing a type I topoisomerase molecule (khaki) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink and green)

Transcription factor bound to DNA C014 / 0868
Transcription factor bound to DNA. Molecular model showing a MATa1/MATalpha2 homeodomain heterodimer (green and pink) in complex with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, orange and blue)

DNA-bending protein, molecular model C014 / 0395
DNA-bending protein. Molecular model of the Hbb protein (yellow and orange) bound to DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, blue). This protein is found in the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferiis

E. coli Holliday junction complex. Molecular model of a RuvA protein (red) in complex with a Holliday junction between homologous strands of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, brown and orange) from an E

TATA box-binding protein complex C014 / 0879
TATA box-binding protein complex. Molecular model showing a TATA box-binding protein (TBP, lilac) complexed with a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, green and red)

DNA helicase molecule
DNA helicase. Molecular model of a helicase molecule (blue) complexed with a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink and yellow)

Methyladenine glycosylase bound to DNA C014 / 0877
Methyladenine glycosylase bound to DNA. Computer model showing a molecule of human DNA-3-methyladenine glycosylase (purple) in complex with DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, green and orange)

Type I topoisomerase bound to DNA C014 / 0883
Type I topoisomerase bound to DNA. Molecular model showing a type I topoisomerase molecule (green) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink and blue)

Methyladenine glycosylase bound to DNA. Computer model showing a molecule of human DNA-3-methyladenine glycosylase (purple) in complex with DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, blue and orange)

Transcription factor complexed with DNA C014 / 0869
Transcription factor complexed with DNA. Computer model showing sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1 (SREBF1, horizontal) bound to a section of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Epstein-Barr virus protein bound to DNA C014 / 0875
Epstein-Barr virus protein bound to DNA. Computer model showing a molecule of Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen 1 (EBNA1) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Transcription factor complexed with DNA C014 / 0870
Transcription factor complexed with DNA. Computer model showing a max protein (green) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink)

Nucleosome core particle bound to DNA C014 / 0872
Nucleosome core particle bound to DNA. Molecular model showing a nucleosome core particle (green and purple) bound to a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, blue and red)

DNA 6-way junction, artwork C014 / 2588
DNA 6-way junction. Computer artwork of a synthetic assemblage of nucleic acids which are useful in the design of nanostructures. The background depicts a space star nebula

Bacteriophage RNA, molecular model
Bacteriophage RNA. Molecular model showing the structure of a loop of the genetic material RNA (ribonucleic acid) from a bacteriophage. Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria

DNA supercoils, artwork
DNA supercoils. Computer artwork showing DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) in three stages of supercoiling. Supercoiling is important in a number of biological processes

Nucleic acid isolation resin, SEM C014 / 4732
Nucleic acid isolation resin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the structure of a silica (silicon dioxide) resin from a spin column

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Nucleic acids, the building blocks of life, are intricately woven strands of genetic information that hold the key to our existence. In this captivating journey into their world, we explore the wonders they unveil. A mesmerizing sight awaits as we gaze upon a double-stranded RNA molecule, its elegant structure resembling a delicate dance of intertwined ribbons. Next, a computer model unveils the intricate beauty of a DNA molecule, showcasing its unique helical shape and revealing the blueprint for life itself. Moving deeper into this microscopic realm, we encounter a DNA nucleosome in all its glory - a molecular masterpiece where DNA elegantly wraps around histone proteins like an artistic sculpture. An artwork depicting another DNA molecule captures our imagination with vibrant colors and abstract patterns that symbolize the complexity hidden within. Zinc fingers bound to a DNA strand create an enchanting spectacle as they delicately interact with each other like tiny keys unlocking genetic secrets. The iconic image of the DNA Double Helix with Autoradiograph reminds us of Rosalind Franklin's pioneering work in unraveling nature's code. Diving further into this fascinating world, we come across Z-DNA tetramer molecules standing tall like architectural marvels - their distinct zigzag pattern hinting at alternative possibilities within our genetic makeup. A molecular model showcases an RNA-editing enzyme poised for action; it is through these enzymes that our genes can be fine-tuned and modified. The journey continues with yet another glimpse at the awe-inspiring simplicity and complexity coexisting within a single DNA molecule. Ribonuclease gracefully interacts with an RNA/DNA hybrid - highlighting how these molecules intertwine to carry out essential cellular functions. Intriguingly conceptualized artistry takes center stage as creation unfolds before our eyes - reminding us that they are not just passive observers but active participants in shaping life's tapestry. Finally, an illustration encapsulates the essence of nucleic acid, capturing the essence of their importance in a single image.