48 Photos of Interesting Things to Add to Your Knowledge Bank

Most of us assume that DNA is microscopic. Every living thing has it, but there’s no way we can see it without a special microscope. Or so we thought until we saw this photo. This vial holds a clump of DNA, revealing what this incredible substance looks like to the human eye. 

So, how does this happen? DNA clumps together when it’s put into a mixture of salt and alcohol. DNA is naturally stringy, so you will see a white clump of stringy matter begin to form in the alcohol. DNA dissolves in water, so most of us assume that it can’t be seen. Thanks to a little chemistry, we can see DNA first-hand.