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Artist’s rendition of red SARS-CoV-2 coronaviruses floating near blue strands of DNA.
COVID-19 Infections May Reshape Genetic Landscape
SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers structural changes in the host cell’s DNA, which provide a molecular explanation for long COVID, a new study suggests. 
COVID-19 Infections May Reshape Genetic Landscape
COVID-19 Infections May Reshape Genetic Landscape

SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers structural changes in the host cell’s DNA, which provide a molecular explanation for long COVID, a new study suggests. 

SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers structural changes in the host cell’s DNA, which provide a molecular explanation for long COVID, a new study suggests. 

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Epigenetic Marks May Cause Brain Tumor Formation
Jennifer Zieba, PhD | Sep 19, 2023 | 3 min read
Scientists established an epigenetic mouse model for glioma, providing insight into how epigenetics can initiate cancer.
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Mechanism of a Genome Packaging Machine Discovered
Ruth Williams | Jan 17, 2022 | 3 min read
Detailed analyses of cohesin’s movements indicate how this protein complex hauls chromatin fibers to package DNA into loops.
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Exposed: Environmental Echoes in Health - A Special Podcast Series
The Scientist’s Creative Services Team and Van Andel Institute | 2 min read
Epigenetic experts discuss how environment and diet leave lasting impressions on the human genome.
The hinge region of cohesin pulls DNA to two head regions, like a person’s hand-to-hand motion of pulling on a rope.
Infographic: How Genome-Packaging Protein Cohesin Handles DNA
Ruth Williams | Jan 17, 2022 | 1 min read
The hinge region of cohesin pulls DNA to two head regions, like a person’s hand-to-hand motion of pulling on a rope.
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Aging in Mice Linked to Misexpression of Class of Genes
Sophie Fessl, PhD | Dec 21, 2021 | 4 min read
Genes lacking a particular structure known as CpG islands tend to go haywire in older cells, a study finds, potentially contributing to key facets of aging. But it’s not yet clear if the relationship is causal.
Setting High Standards for Antibody Production Using Nucleosomes
Setting High Standards for Antibody Production Using Nucleosomes
Fortis Life Sciences | 3 min read
A unique approach to antibody production that exposes antibody candidates to nucleosomes is revolutionizing best practices.
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Paleontologists Find Possible Dinosaur DNA
Chloe Tenn | Oct 26, 2021 | 3 min read
A report of preserved fragments of nuclei and chromatin in a fossilized femur of a 125-million-year-old Caudipteryx dinosaur elicits skepticism.
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Signaling Dynamics Fine-Tune Gene Expression
Ruth Williams | Sep 3, 2021 | 3 min read
The dynamic behavior of a transcriptional activator can be used to specify the activity level of its target gene, a study suggests.
Sample Preparation with Single Cell Multiomics: Simultaneous Epigenomic and Transcriptomic Profiling from the Same Cell
The Scientist’s Creative Services Team | 1 min read
In this webinar brought to you by 10x Genomics, experts will discuss how to successfully prepare nuclei suspensions for Single Cell Multiome ATAC + Gene Expression experiments.
A microscope image of a dinoflagellate.
Dinoflagellate Genome Structure Unlike Any Other Known
Amanda Heidt | May 10, 2021 | 5 min read
The transcription of DNA drives the remarkably tidy organization of chromosomes in the dinoflagellate Symbiodinium microadriaticum.
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Early-Life Stress Exerts Long-Lasting Effects Via Epigenome
Asher Jones | Mar 18, 2021 | 5 min read
In mice, epigenetic marks made on histones during infancy influence depression-like behavior during adulthood. A drug that reverses the genomic tags appears to undo the damage.
Getting Started with Single Cell Multiomics: Simultaneous Epigenomic and Transcriptomic Profiling from the Same Cell
The Scientist’s Creative Services Team | 1 min read
In this webinar brought to you by 10x Genomics, experts will discuss tips for running Chromium Single Cell Multiome ATAC + Gene Expression experiments in your lab.
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Molecular Biologist Jeff McKnight Dies at 36
Amanda Heidt | Oct 8, 2020 | 3 min read
The University of Oregon scientist studied the structure and function of chromatin, with the intent of designing new therapeutic tools.
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Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, Some Scientists Bring the Bench Home
Emma Yasinski | May 13, 2020 | 5 min read
PCR moves into the laundry room, while insect colonies take up residence in the shower.
Image of the Day: Chromatin Forest
Emily Makowski | Jan 14, 2020 | 1 min read
The DNA-protein complex has branches that fold back on themselves.
Cigall Kadoch Unravels Chromatin’s Role in Cancer
Chia-Yi Hou | Sep 1, 2019 | 3 min read
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researcher is developing cancer therapeutics based on how the physical structure of DNA contributes to the disease.
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Image of the Day: Sticky Telomeres
Chia-Yi Hou | May 16, 2019 | 1 min read
Telomeres in cancer cells exposed to oxidative stress got shorter and stickier.
Imaging Chromatin to Deduce Function from Form
Marissa Fessenden | Dec 1, 2018 | 7 min read
Researchers describe their tools for probing how the physical shape of the genome affects genes’ function.
Infographic: Packing DNA
Diana Kwon | May 31, 2018 | 1 min read
Researchers watch the protein condensin in action.
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