Talk:DNA denaturation

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I know this section is small, but the DNA section does not actually talk about DNA melting in terms of why it happens. So perhaps this should be placed within DNA. I tried looking at Wikipedia what was the point of DNA melting but there was nothing Tourskin 01:52, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Proposal to merge

I feel the information from melting temperature can go in here as a subsection. In addition, I feel the article title "melting temperature" is too vague to only be refering to the DNA phenomenon. -Madeleine 01:13, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

I agree; the name "melting temperature" is innapropriately vague, and "DNA melting" makes a far better title. In terms of content the two articles overlap and would be more approproiate as one. - Zephyris _Talk 09:21, 4 April 2007 (UTC)

Merger has been done. -Madeleine 17:52, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

I might get use to people deleting my info if only they gave proper reason - so why was the info regarding the use of DNA melting deleted? The composition of the nucleotides determines the melting temperature. Well whoopee doo for finding that one out but doesn't that mean that mutations (which are weaker in bonding due to their abnormal positioning and hence bonding) will melt easier? Tourskin 21:47, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

I removed it because it was wrong and unreferenced. Mutations do not have "weird structures" -- a point mutation might start with a single nucleotide mismatch, but those are rapidly detected and repaired to form a stable bonded double-helix structure, and subsequent rounds of DNA replication match each base with its complement. Perhaps your wording was wrong, perhaps you were thinking of an obscure related technology that I have heard of, but you didn't give a reference and I'm not going to help you with this, because you're being rude. I find it disturbing that you apparently made this scientific page on wikipedia claiming a statement of fact that was in merely based on your own speculations. Madeleine 22:14, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

Rude? Exactly how was I being rude? You don't know me and I don't know you. It is a fact that mutations have weaker bonds - think about it if you replace a base which was suppose to bond with 2 hydrogen bonds ad then mutate it to bond with a base with three, it will not bond as effectively. Its analagous to trying to use a UK socket for an American or a European Plug. I don't need your help regarding referencing, who ever mentioned that I needed it? What do you expect me to do beg for your assistance? Keep your arrogant help.Tourskin 22:49, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Move page to "DNA denaturation"

I think this is the more general term, since it's used for chemical denaturation as well as heat, although the article still should refer to "melting" of course and there will be redirect. Any comments / objections? Madeleine 20:16, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

I have no objections. Tourskin 22:48, 20 May 2007 (UTC)