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Looking into DNA breathing dynamics via quantum physics.

Lian-Ao Wu¹, Stephen S Wu, Dvira Segal

¹Ikerbasque-Basque Foundation for Science and Department of Theoretical Physics and History of Science, The Basque Country University (EHU/UPV), P.O. Box 644, 48080 Bilbao, Spain.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics

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We explore DNA bubble dynamics using quantum mechanics, revealing universal breathing patterns and memory effects under temperature changes. This research connects DNA behavior to nuclear physics models.

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Area of Science:

* Biophysics
* Quantum Mechanics
* Nuclear Physics

Background:

* DNA bubble dynamics are crucial for genetic processes.
* Understanding these dynamics under external perturbations is complex.
* Existing models may not fully capture all observed behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

* To investigate generic aspects of DNA bubble dynamics.
* To model DNA bubble behavior under time-dependent perturbations like temperature changes.
* To establish connections between DNA dynamics and nuclear physics models.

Main Methods:

* Mapping the Fokker-Planck equation to a quantum time-dependent Schrödinger equation with imaginary time.
* Utilizing an approximate method in quantum mechanics for universal breathing dynamics.
* Applying the adiabatic approximation for time-dependent modulations.

Main Results:

* The static case eigenequation is identical to the beta-deformed nuclear liquid drop model.
* A universal breathing dynamics was demonstrated.
* Calculated bubble autocorrelation functions show qualitative agreement with experimental data.
* Memory effects were observed in bubble properties under time-dependent modulations.

Conclusions:

* The quantum mechanical approach provides a novel framework for DNA bubble dynamics.
* The study reveals universal dynamics and memory effects in DNA bubbles.
* The findings suggest a link between DNA dynamics and nuclear physics.