Researchers identify genetic sequence that helps to coordinate synthesis of DNA-packaging proteins
Sunday, March 24, 2013 - 11:00
in Biology & Nature
Every time a cell divides it makes a carbon copy of crucial ingredients, including the histone proteins that are responsible for spooling yards of DNA into tight little coils. When these spool-like proteins aren't made correctly, it can result in the genomic instability characteristic of most birth defects and cancers.