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Discusses nucleic acid structure, and also describes techniques for manipulating and analyzing nucleic acids, including gel electrophoresis, PCR, and DNA sequencing. Reviews methods used to synthesize nucleosides, nucleotides and oligonucleotides, and chemical reactions that lead to modifications of nucleic acids. Covers topics including DNA-drug interactions, antisense and antigene oligonucleotides, ribozymes and deoxyribozymes, DNA cages, DNA origami, DNA nanostructures, and DNA nanodevices.