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 ...

Cytologists had been studying chromosome behavior since the late 19th century. Why did it take until 1956 to figure out the correct human chromosome number, thanks to Joe Hin Tjio and Albert Levan ...

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.

In biology textbooks and beyond, the human genome and DNA therein typically are taught in only one dimension. While it can be ...

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

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

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

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