Terahertz (THz) imaging and sensing technologies are increasingly being used in a host of
medical, military, and security applications. For example, THz systems are now being tested …

A critical overview of the extensive literature on fluctuations in the DNA double helix is
presented. Both theory and experiment are comprehensively reviewed and analyzed …

We consider the influence of a terahertz field on the breathing dynamics of double-stranded
DNA. We model the spontaneous formation of spatially localized openings of a damped and …

We report that extended exposure to broad-spectrum terahertz radiation results in specific
changes in cellular functions that are closely related to DNA-directed gene transcription. Our …

Abstract Background Terahertz (THz) radiation sources are increasingly being used in
military, defense, and medical applications. However, the biological effects associated with …

As a key molecule of life, Deoxyribo-Nucleic Acid (DNA) is the focus of numbers of
investigations with the help of biological, chemical and physical techniques. From a physical …

The emergence of intense sources of terahertz radiation based on lasers and electron
accelerators has considerable potential for research on biological systems. This perspective …

We created a single cell sorting system to screen for enzyme activity in Escherichia coli
producing 3, 4 dihydroxy benzoate (34DHB). To do so, we engineered a transcription factor …

We assess the role of DNA breathing dynamics as a determinant of promoter strength and
transcription start site (TSS) location. We compare DNA Langevin dynamic profiles of …

No simple model exists that accurately describes the melting behavior and breathing
dynamics of double-stranded DNA as a function of nucleotide sequence. This is especially …