How chromosomes shape up for cell division

ScienceDaily
Mar 24, 2025, 11:36 am114 pts
For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown how chromosomes change shape during cell division. Certain protein complexes help fold DNA into overlapping loops…

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