Model file name: DNA-294bp-magnet-supercoil.stl

Authors

Michelle Howell, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Karin V. van Dijk, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Kalika Mahato, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Rebecca Roston, University of Nebraska- LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2018

Document Type

Article

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Copyright 2018 Michelle E Howell, Karin van Dijk, Kalika Mahato, Rebecca L Roston

Abstract

Model file name: DNA-294bp-magnet-supercoil.stl

Authors: Michelle E Howell, Karin van Dijk, Kalika Mahato, Rebecca L Roston

This is a teaching model of a long, thin representation of double stranded DNA (294 bp). The DNA model has small sites on the ends where the user can glue magnets to mimic circular DNA, and to aid in manipulating the model. Disc magnets with a diameter of 1/8” or 1/10” and thickness of 1/16” can be purchased online from K&J Magnetics and glued into the magnet sites. The model is designed to go with a teaching module on DNA supercoiling. The model can be accompanied by Nucleosome and H1 histone models to demonstrate DNA packaging in the cell. The printable model is already uploaded to Shapeways.com in the MacroMolecules shop under the name “294bp DNA (magnet)”. This model has been printed successfully using these parameters on Shapeways’ laser sintering printer in the Elasto Plastic material.