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We investigate the statistical mechanics of a simple lattice model for the denaturation of the DNA double helix. The model consists of two chains connected by Morse potentials representing the H bonds. We determine the temperature dependence of the interstrand separation and we show that a mechanism involving an energy localization analogous to self-focusing may initiate the denaturation.
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Peyrard et al. (1989) studied this question.
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