One of the most detailed 3D maps of how the human chromosomes are organized and folded within a cell's nucleus is published ...

There is a huge amount of DNA in most human cells, and that DNA has to be carefully compacted and organized so that it will ...

Although it also performs some functions in men, estrogen, the main female sex hormone, is involved in a myriad of processes, ...

The research represents a major step forward in revealing how the three dimensional form of DNA shapes the way human biology functions. In a major step toward understanding how the physical form of ...

Membraneless organelles, also called biomolecular condensates, are changing how scientists think about protein chemistry, ...

The cells of all animals—including humans—are characterized by their ability to adhere particularly well to surfaces in their ...

Why does stopping at a red light become automatic? New neuroscience shows how the cerebellum turns visual cues into fast, ...

Some fungi live up to 2,500 years thanks to an internal system that eliminates harmful cells and prevents genetic mutations.

Research reveals that five DNA letters can switch chromatin between fluid and solid-like states, influencing gene ...

Photo: Jeffrey B. Jones The dark spots on the leaves and fruit of the lemon tree are typical symptoms of citrus canker, which ...

Researchers at the CNIO show that oestrogens regulate gene expression by changing DNA supercoiling. Hormone-activated ...

Researchers have captured the dynamic nature of nuclear pore complexes with AFM, reshaping our understanding of intracellular ...