MIT scientists discover hidden 3D genome loops that survive cell division

ScienceDaily
Oct 24, 2025, 3:08 am121 ptsTrending
MIT researchers discovered that the genome’s 3D structure doesn’t vanish during cell division as previously thought. Instead, tiny loops called microcompartments remain (and even strengthen) while chromosomes condense. These loops may explain the brief surge of gene activity that occurs during mitosis. The…

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