DNA is one of the most well-recognized biological structures in the known universe. Now, you can understand the actual twists, turns and rules of base-pairing by making your own 3D origami mode. Start by downloading printable folding paper at https://www.genome.gov/DNAorigami.
Then follow along with Jenny Montooth of the National Human Genome Research Institute as she walks through step-by-step instructions (also available on the website).
Recommended uses include: a hands-on educational activity for the classroom, relaxing hand-exercise while at a conference, beginner origami practice model and more.
DNA origami is based upon a design created by Alex Bateman of EMBL-EBI.
