The antimitotic properties of parthenolide, a natural compound with known anticancer activity, have been largely ...

Centromeres, specialized regions located at the center of chromosomes, are critical for ensuring proper cell division. During ...

In a leap forward for genetic and biomedical research, two scientists at the University of Missouri have developed a powerful ...

Researchers have revealed the fundamental mechanisms underlying homologous recombination – one of the main DNA repair pathways in human cells.

The structure of a cell’s nucleus has long served as a visible clue to whether a cell is healthy or affected by disease.

The large size of the chromosomes permits unparalleled observations of active genes by light optical microscopy, but at the same time special techniques are required for isolating the nucleus, ...