Uncovering Conceptual Biases in DNA Stabilization: A Student-Led Investigation
Charlotte Polo, Ameeta Thandi, Olivia Chandler, Paula Lugert, Alyssa Hammoud, Theertha Madhi, Malena Ayala, A.J. Berrigan, Andrew T. L. Chen, Kate Gillett, Sohan Sanjeev, Mya Sareen, Sean Yu, Yang-yang Zuo, Shawn Xiong
Students identified a conceptual bias in educational materials that overemphasizes base pairing over base stacking in DNA stabilization, highlighting the need for more balanced teaching.
bioRxiv · Feb 19, 2026 · PreprintScientific Communication & Education