If measured from beginning to end, the DNA in our cells is too long to fit into the cell's nucleus, explaining why it must be ...

If measured from beginning to end, the DNA in our cells is too long to fit into the cell’s nucleus, explaining why it must be ...

From spaghetti to sausagesOur DNA is constantly being packed and unpacked. And there is a good reason for this: depending on ...

Chromosome preparations were also dramatically improved by combining treatment with a hypotonic salt solution (described by T. C. Hsu in 1952) and cell fixation.

Pycnogonum litorale, adult male feeding on a sea anemone. C: Georg Brenneis The first high-quality pycnogonid genome provides ...

Within the nucleus, the nucleolus and a stainable substance could be seen. Moreover, a number of structures (ribbons, bands and threads) appeared during cell division.

When people think of DNA, they usually think of genes, the parts that code for proteins and drive inherited traits. But there ...

Trisomy is a genetic condition characterized by the presence of an extra chromosome. This means that the affected person has ...

Scientists have decoded the sea spider’s genome for the first time, revealing how its strangely shaped body—with organs in ...

BACKGROUND: Direct reprogramming of fibroblasts to cardiomyocytes is a potentially curative strategy for ischemic heart ...