Many species undergo programmed DNA elimination, a process where specific parts of the genome found in the original sperm and egg cells are removed from the cells of the developing body. Different ...

Infographic: How Genome-Packaging Protein Cohesin Handles DNA The hinge region of cohesin pulls DNA to two head regions, like a person’s hand-to-hand motion of pulling on a rope.

DNA and mRNA transfection are both used to introduce genetic material into cells, but they differ in the genetic material used and cellular processes initiated. This infographic, part of our In Focus ...

DNA methylation is implicated in normal, fundamental biological processes, such as development and aging; as well as disease states like cancer, neurological disorders and autoimmunity. Traditional ...