Chromosome

In the nucleus of each cell, the DNA molecule is packaged into thread-like structures called chromosomes. Each chromosome is made up of DNA tightly coiled many times around proteins called histones that support its structure.
What is a Chromosome?

Chromosomes are the basic building blocks of life where the entire genome of an organism is essentially organized and stored in the form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) which is present inside every cell making up that organism. A chromosome is a single chain of DNA that is coiled and super coiled to form dense thread-like pieces. The term chromosome is derived from the Greek words "chroma" or color and "some" or body and is so named because chromosomes have the ability to be stained with dyes.

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Brain stimulation at 40Hz boosts memory and neurogenesis in Down syndrome mice

Brain stimulation at 40Hz boosts memory and neurogenesis in Down syndrome mice

Malaria infection linked to childhood cancer risk

Malaria infection linked to childhood cancer risk

Research offers new hope in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Research offers new hope in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Chromosomal rearrangements drive color evolution in stick insects

Chromosomal rearrangements drive color evolution in stick insects

Zinc found in glassware may impair embryo development in IVF

Zinc found in glassware may impair embryo development in IVF

New clues on how cells protect chromosome ends during division

New clues on how cells protect chromosome ends during division

Researchers uncover a new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders

Researchers uncover a new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders

Rapid growth of blood cancer driven by a single genetic ‘HIT’

Rapid growth of blood cancer driven by a single genetic ‘HIT’

Genetic fusion drives unexpectedly fast growth in chronic myeloid leukemia

Genetic fusion drives unexpectedly fast growth in chronic myeloid leukemia

New bacterial evolutionary map could lead to precision treatments for infections

New bacterial evolutionary map could lead to precision treatments for infections

Study explores how sex chromosomes and hormones influence immune responses

Study explores how sex chromosomes and hormones influence immune responses

New chromatin tracing method unlocks DNA looping process in high resolution

New chromatin tracing method unlocks DNA looping process in high resolution

People from families with exceptional longevity have lower risk of peripheral artery disease

People from families with exceptional longevity have lower risk of peripheral artery disease

Study uncovers how transposons use telomeres for survival in bacteria

Study uncovers how transposons use telomeres for survival in bacteria

Researchers discover why scleroderma affects women more than men

Researchers discover why scleroderma affects women more than men

Study reveals how silent X chromosome enhances female brain resilience

Study reveals how silent X chromosome enhances female brain resilience

Lactylation in the heart reveals key insights into cardiac regeneration

Lactylation in the heart reveals key insights into cardiac regeneration

Advancements in molecular diagnostics for hematopoietic and lymphocytic neoplasms

Advancements in molecular diagnostics for hematopoietic and lymphocytic neoplasms

Discovery paves way for new hepatitis B treatment

Discovery paves way for new hepatitis B treatment

Breakthrough discovery unveils potential treatment for hepatitis B

Breakthrough discovery unveils potential treatment for hepatitis B

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