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This figure shows three electron microscope images of DNA toroids accompanied by computer simulations of toroids in corresponding orientations. This work is motivated by interest in the behavior of DNA, which is sometimes naturally packed into toroidal arrays, and has application for DNA packing in genetic therapies. More information.