From Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research DNA's
oscillating double helix hinders electrical conduction DNA has
an oscillating double-helix structure. This oscillating means
that the DNA molecules conduct electricity much less well than
was previously thought. Ultrafast cameras were one of the
devices the researchers from Amsterdam used to demonstrate this.
It turns out the DNA does not have a rigid regular structure as
stated in textbooks. In reality the double helix of DNA forms a
very dynamic chaotic system. The rigid structure in textbooks
should be regarded as the average position of many structures
taken over a period of time. The Amsterdam researchers showed
that the chaotic movements limit the electrical conductivity
properties of DNA. Electrical conductivity, even if it is
imperfect, is of vital importance for the cell. For example, the
cell uses electrons from the charge transfer in DNA to repair
damaged bonds. According to the researchers the electrical
conductivity would be much better