Bacteria are among the most diverse and ancient forms of life on Earth. Yet, much of what is known about them comes from a ...

Researchers at Stockholm University have uncovered surprising insights into a large, previously unstudied group of bacteria, ...

Researchers discovered that a long-misunderstood protein plays a key role in helping chromosomes latch onto the right “tracks ...

For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown how ...

The story of the cell cycle is often told only through the perspective of the chromosomes as they replicate and then divide. This resource beautifully illustrates the role of the cytoskeleton in that ...