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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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

Genetic mutation linked to schizophrenia in both humans and mice

Genetic mutation linked to schizophrenia in both humans and mice

Drinking more water may lower heart disease risk, but too much coffee and tea could raise it

Drinking more water may lower heart disease risk, but too much coffee and tea could raise it

Gene editing shows promise for treating trisomy at cellular level

Gene editing shows promise for treating trisomy at cellular level

ChromTR revolutionizes chromosome detection in metaphase cell images

ChromTR revolutionizes chromosome detection in metaphase cell images

Researchers identify genetic cause of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Researchers identify genetic cause of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

New biomarker can accurately predict outcomes in meningiomas and breast cancers

New biomarker can accurately predict outcomes in meningiomas and breast cancers

Study reveals key mechanisms behind cancer cells adapting to extra chromosomes

Study reveals key mechanisms behind cancer cells adapting to extra chromosomes

Testosterone treatment can save lives for men with Klinefelter syndrome

Testosterone treatment can save lives for men with Klinefelter syndrome

Boosting autophagy could improve egg quality and reproductive health

Boosting autophagy could improve egg quality and reproductive health

Study identifies novel enhancers linked to neuropsychiatric disorders

Study identifies novel enhancers linked to neuropsychiatric disorders

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