Century old question about 3-D structure of mitotic chromosomes answered
Friday, November 8, 2013 - 12:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have shown new evidence for a general principal of condensed, mitotic chromosome organization and structure that is highly adaptable and common to all cells. This new insight into how chromosomes are disassembled and reassembled during cell division will allow researchers to begin answering basic questions about epigenetic inheritance, as well as human disease such as chromosome disorders and cancer.