Regulators of DNA folding could be targets for treating cancer

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Apr 18, 2025, 9:52 am187 ptsTrendingTop
Most cells in the human body each contain about six feet of DNA. Yet the nucleus, where DNA is coiled, is no larger than a single speck of dust. Despite its density, DNA is not a tangled ball of yarn. It is organized into intricate layers of loops that fold and unfold in response to cues from the cell.

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