The Scientist : The Meselson-Stahl Experiment Lives On [22/11/2004]

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by Ricki Lewis

CLOSING BELL

The Meselson-Stahl Experiment Lives On

In the age of stem cells, the immortal-strand hypothesis continues

The Scientist 2004, 18(22):56

Published

22 November 2004

Matthew Meselson and Franklin Stahl's 1957 demonstration of DNA replication is considered "the most beautiful experiment in biology." Their density-shift demonstrations not only have stood the test of time, but also have renewed relevance for stem cell biology.

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