One of the most detailed 3D maps of how the human chromosomes are organized and folded within a cell's nucleus is published ...

The genetic heritage is not a simple, static list inside the cell nucleus. It unfolds into a dynamic architecture whose ...

The structure of how DNA is stored in archaea makes a significant difference to how quickly it evolves, according to a new study by Indiana University researchers. The study, led by molecular ...

A team of researchers has generated one of the most detailed 3D maps of human chromosomes, cataloging over 140,000 DNA looping interactions.

Chromosome with loops (on the left) and the peak-dip derivative curve of the contact probability (on the right). On large and small scales, chromosome folding differs significantly due to the ...

Researchers are making strides in understanding how chromosome structures change throughout the cell's life cycle. Researchers at Rice University are making strides in understanding how chromosome ...

The centromere is necessary for the transport of chromosomes during cell division and, therefore, for the correct ...

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Vol. 117, No. 5 (February 4, 2020), pp. 2241-2242 (2 pages) D. Krepel, A. Davtyan, N ...

This study is led by Prof. Shunxin Wang (State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Offspring Health, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Women, Children and Reproductive Health, ...

A study by Zhiyu Cao, left, and Peter Wolynes, right, was recently published in PNAS. Researchers at Rice University are making strides in understanding how chromosome structures change throughout the ...