Embryonic reproductive cells reveal striking genomic architecture before development
Researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) and Imperial College London have shown for the first…
Dual pathways found for centromere specification, ensuring accurate chromosome segregation
Despite the immense amount of genetic material present in each cell, around three billion base pairs in humans,…
Tiny DNA junctions provide feedback to control genetic crossovers
Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and paternal chromosomes…