AbstractSamples of oriented DNA prepared by wet spinning have been found to be very useful for physicochemical and biochemical studies with various techniques. The results obtained yield information on such fundamental properties of DNA as its hydration, electrical conductivity, and its interaction with irradiation and mutagenic and carcinogenic substances. Against this background a detailed description is given of the wet, spinning apparatus and of the techniques developed to produce bigger samples from spun films of oriented DNA. Photographic illustrations are used to give a clear picture of the various details. Extensions of the wet spinning method are discussed.