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How long does it take a protein to find a target on our DNA?

How long does it take a protein to find a target on our DNA?

By icelab|2021-01-20T07:41:45+01:00January 20th, 2021|

How long does it take a protein to find a target on our DNA? The problem To get many different processes started in our nucleus, we need proteins to bind to specific sequences on our DNA. For example, the gene-editing tool CRISPR/CAS9 needs to locate a [...]

Zero-crossing statistics: keep the bridge from falling down

Zero-crossing statistics: keep the bridge from falling down

By icelab|2018-05-04T12:32:31+02:00May 4th, 2018|

Zero-crossing statistics for non-Markovian time series The problem A bridge subjected to irregular loads will gradually be damaged. If it is not maintained, disastrous consequences will follow. It’s important, then, to know when maintenance is needed. If we know the mean number of loads within a given time interval as [...]