Mechanistic model for G9a-H3K9me2 in preserving centromere integrity. G9a-mediated H3K9me2 at centromeres prevents the invasion of H3K9me3 into core centromeric domains, which ensures proper ...
The centromere of chromosomes plays a crucial role in cell division. Using the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, an international team of researchers has investigated how two crucial proteins -- KNL2 ...
The study provides significant insights into cucumber centromeres by identifying key centromeric satellite sequences and retrotransposons. Researchers found notable differences in centromeric DNA ...
Essential things tend to endure over time. All cars, from a U-haul truck to a Ferrari, have wheels and brakes. Aspects of the vehicle less critical to its operation are more variable: a minivan boasts ...