As the cell proceeds through the stages of cell division (from left to right: interphase, prometaphase, metaphase, and anaphase), chromosomes become progressively more compact through a combination of ...

A large study published Jan. 29 in the journal Science suggests genetics could account for as much as 55% of a person’s lifespan. That’s far higher than earlier estimates, which ranged from 6% to 33%.

What determines how long we live—and to what extent is our lifespan shaped by our genes? Surprisingly, for decades, ...

A mixture of DNA and proteins—known as "chromatin"—sits inside every cell nucleus as a jumbled puddle of genetic information. As cells prepare to divide during mitosis, the chromatin is condensed into ...

Chromosomes are masters of organization. These long strings of DNA fold down into an ensemble of compact structures that keep needed parts of the genome accessible while tucking away those that aren't ...

Researchers have shed new light on how a type of heart valve disease -- aortic valve stenosis -- progresses differently in males and females. A study led by bioengineers at the University of ...

We spoke to Allison Watson (Ring20 Research & Support UK CIO) about her journey following her son’s diagnosis of a rare form ...

SEM images of male and female human aortic valve tissue samples from two healthy patients and two patients diagnosed with AVS. Scale bars, 5 micrometers. A study led by bioengineers at the University ...