Research published in Cell Research from Mario Halic, PhD, St. Jude Department of Structural Biology, revealed 13 distinct structures of the chromatin remodeler SNF2H offering a comprehensive view the ...

Chromatin remodeling plays a vital role in gene regulation, affecting how DNA is accessed. Disruptions in this process can also lead to cancer and other diseases. To better understand how chromatin ...

Polyploid plants carry multiple ancestral genomes within a single nucleus, a condition that can boost adaptability but also trigger internal genetic conflict.

Our cells are usually frantically working to sustain life. Part of this work includes dividing, a process that creates more cells to support our growth when we are children or to replace old, worn-out ...

Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting memory scars. New research from the University of California, Irvine suggests that ...

Over the past few decades, advances in hematology have illuminated how a delicate balance between stem cell self-renewal and differentiation sustains healthy blood formation. In myelodysplastic ...