Study shows 3D organization of DNA controls cell identity programs

PHYSorg
Jan 2, 2024, 11:17 am138 pts
In a complex called chromatin, long strands of DNA in cells' nuclei are tightly wrapped around a scaffolding of proteins, like a rolled-up ball of yarn. A new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators reveals that beyond providing a convenient way to store DNA in a tight space, the 3D organization of…

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