Data-driven 3D chromosome model reveals structural and dynamic features of DNA

Chromosomes are masters of organization. These long strings of DNA fold down into an ensemble of compact structures that keep needed parts of the genome accessible while tucking away those that aren't ...
Nanowerk

Understanding Chromosomes: Carriers of Genetic Information

Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells. Each chromosome is made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Passed from ...
IFLScience

What’s Happening With The Y Chromosome?

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
Science Daily

Research on centromere structure yields new insights into the mechanisms of chromosome segregation errors

Researchers have made a surprising new discovery in the structure of the centromere, a structure that is involved in ensuring that chromosomes are segregated properly when a cell divides. Mistakes in ...
Medical Xpress

Mom's X chromosome could speed up brain aging, study suggests

The effect of maternal chromosomes Female mice with only an active maternal X chromosome, Dubal and Abdulai-Saiku discovered, showed poorer memory and learning abilities as they aged. In the brains of ...
Healthline

What's the Difference Between a Gene and a Chromosome?

Genes are segments of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) that are located inside every human cell. The DNA inside each cell is tightly coiled in structures called chromosomes. Each chromosome contains a ...