Over the past two decades, researchers have learned that DNA inside the cell nucleus naturally folds into a network of ...
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 ...
DNA is often called the blueprint of life, but what does that really mean? Elizabeth Worthey, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Genetics in the Heersink School of Medicine, explains everything ...
When researching family history, we often hear about DNA tests. For a fee, several companies perform tests that compare the DNA of one person with the DNA of millions of other people. What is DNA? It ...
Genes are segments of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) that are located inside every human cell. The DNA inside each cell is tightly coiled in structures called chromosomes. Each chromosome contains a ...