Each human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes that carry DNA within their nucleus. The X and Y chromosomes, commonly referred to as the sex chromosomes, are one such pair. They determine the ...

For the first time, scientists have built a detailed, interactive map of a human cell, revealing how thousands of proteins ...

For chromosomes to form the iconic X-shape that ensures the accurate passing of genetic information during cell division, a ...

Cells use many complex genetic repair backup systems to fix DNA damage and remain healthy throughout their lives.

The research focused on parts of chromosomes known as human accelerated ... of HARs in artificial neurons derived from human and chimpanzee cell lines. The human and chimpanzee genomes are 99% ...

Comprehensive reference genomes have now been assembled for six ape species: siamang (a Southeast Asian gibbon), Sumatran ...

The nucleus of every human cell contains chromosomes—23 pairs, to be exact. These carry our genetic material, known as the genome, and are composed of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and proteins.

The DNA of human cells consists of a sequence of about 3.1 billion building blocks. Cells go to great lengths to maintain the ...

The biological research of UC Santa Cruz’s Needhi Bhalla to determine the molecular motions at the heart of heredity has ...

"The X and Y chromosomes have traditionally been viewed primarily as determinants of biological sex, but they're much more than that. They contain genes that affect how cells function in ways we ...

Dr Tatini Rakshit, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, highlights how innovative approaches like chromosome analysis and AFM could signific ...

The research focused on parts of chromosomes known as human accelerated ... of HARs in artificial neurons derived from human and chimpanzee cell lines. The human and chimpanzee genomes are 99% ...