How cells specifically activate genes
It is essential for cells to control precisely which of the many genes of their genetic material they use. This is done in so-called transcription…
Organizing genetic material into pockets
International research team identifies how the cell nucleus structures active and inactive DNA - and thus controls the development of a cell.
All…
IOP trusted reviewer
For his high level of peer review competence, Prof. Dr. Vasily Zaburdaev has been awarded the IOP trusted reviewer status.
Alcohol prolongs lifespan of nematodes
Organisms often react to extreme environmental conditions with defence mechanisms which allow them to survive. Understanding these mechanisms may lead…
BaCaTeC
New project in collaboration with the Wong Lab from the University of California (UCLA), supported by the Bavaria California Technology Center…
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