More information: Zhiyu Cao et al, Motorized chain models of the ideal chromosome, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2407077121 Provided by Rice University ...

"This research provides a deeper understanding of how motorized processes shape chromosome structures and influence cellular functions," said Peter Wolynes, study co-author and the D.R. Bullard ...

News Release 13-May-2024 Research on centromere structure yields new insights into the mechanisms of chromosome segregation errors Peer-Reviewed Publication Hubrecht Institute image: ...

Research on centromere structure yields new insights into the mechanisms of chromosome segregation errors Date: May 13, 2024 Source: Hubrecht Institute Summary: Researchers have made a surprising ...

The 3D structure of chromosomes (artist’s impression) was thought not to survive the ravages of time, but scientists examining mammoth skin have shown otherwise. Credit: SciePro/SPL On the ...

The complete sequence of the male-specific region of the human Y chromosome (MSY) has been determined recently; however, detailed characterization for many of its encoded proteins still remains to be ...