This is my first post. so apologies for breaking any posting rules.
My question regards a pre hybridization procedure in which the denatured DNA is transferred onto a nylon membrane. To do this the nylon membrane is baked which allows the DNA to covalently bind to the membrane, through a dehydration reaction. Or so I was told by my university tutor. However, I'm not sure of the chemistry behind this reaction.
If anyone could explain or reference a source that can explains the chemistry concisely I would appreciate it. Thanks.