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
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
A ‘scanner’ inside cells decides whether or not so-called flawless DNA repair, which protects against cancer, is launched
Study paves the way for genetic counseling to help women at risk of recurrent molar pregnancy
Research captures the earliest stages of evolution where male and female gametes first evolved
“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