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Molecular biology in a living cell

Nature volume 248, pages 772–776 (1974)Cite this article

Dr Gurdon discusses the introduction of purified macromolecules, such as nucleic acids and proteins, into living cells in controlled amounts and in such a way that they function normally.

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