High-Res 3D Images Could Lead to Better Chromosome Models
High-resolution, 3D images of human chromosomes in single cells reveal how DNA structure might influence its function
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Hidden DNA Fragment the 'Trigger Switch' for Male Development
Researchers found the Y-chromosome gene that makes mice male is made up of two different DNA parts, not one, as scientists had previously assumed
The Male Y Chromosome Does More Than We Thought
Results could help to shed some light on why some diseases occur differently in men and women
Genetics of the Tree of Life
USFS scientists advance genetic understanding of African baobab tree
Creating True Diploid Genomes from a Single Individual
In research with cattle, scientists show it is possible to disentangle the DNA sequences of the chromosomes inherited from both the mother and the father
Dark Centers of Chromosomes Reveal Ancient DNA
If researchers can distinguish chromosomes from each other by their centromeres, they can start to carry out functional tests to see if these differences have an impact on which piece of DNA is inherited
Researchers Discover ’Chromosome Scanner’ that Protects Against Cancer
A ‘scanner’ inside cells decides whether or not so-called flawless DNA repair, which protects against cancer, is launched
New Genetic Causes Linked to Abnormal Pregnancies and Miscarriages
Study paves the way for genetic counseling to help women at risk of recurrent molar pregnancy
Genetic Origins of the Two Sexes
Research captures the earliest stages of evolution where male and female gametes first evolved
Genome Architecture Caught in Motion
“We are just starting to appreciate that the way our genome is spatially organized in our cells has a profound impact on its function,” says lead author