Microcompartments in 3D structure of genome (IMAGE)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Microcompartments in 3D structure of genome

Caption

MIT experiments have revealed the existence of “microcompartments,” shown in yellow, within the 3D structure of the genome. These compartments are formed by tiny loops that may play a role in gene regulation.

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Edward Banigan

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