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The Replication of DNA in Escherichia coli

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Creators

  • Matthew Meselson, author
  • Franklin Stahl, author

Canon Rationale

A core molecular biology paper, included for semiconservative DNA replication and the experimental logic of modern genetics.

Evidence

  • citation context: Meselson and Stahl, 'The Replication of DNA in Escherichia coli,' PNAS, 1958.
  • handbook: Encyclopaedia Britannica, DNA replication context.

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version dependency, epistemic status required

Completion unit: read the full 1958 paper.

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