A new study shows how histones undergo correct chemical modifications during synthesis to guide new therapies.

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

CpG density and epigenetic modification state modulate DNA mechanics, altering its intrinsic compatibility with nucleosome formation.

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

Thymagen (also called thymogen; dipeptide Glu-Trp, EW) is a synthetic peptide analog derived from thymic extracts and regarded in peptide bioregulator research for its putative immunoregulatory and ...

Self-medicating with vitamin B12 without a doctor’s guidance is not a good idea. Even though B12 is water-soluble (meaning excess amounts are usually flushed out in urine), taking more than your body ...

Vitamin E is an antioxidant powerhouse that helps boost eye, skin, and immune health—and you might be surprised how abundant it is in some of your favorite foods.

Creating mini mitochondria factories helped recharge damaged cells in a dish, providing proof-of-concept work that could pave ...

A study in fruit flies suggests an internal genomic arms race may be driving rapid evolution in proteins that still perform an essential, unchanging job: protecting chromosome ends.