Every time a cell divides to produce two new daughter cells., the genome must be replicated and evenly divided between those ...

For chromosomes to form the iconic X-shape that ensures the accurate passing of genetic information during cell division, a specific set of rules must be followed.

According to Dr. Gibcus, during the mitotic phase of cell division, four different loop-extruding machines are acting simultaneously along the chromosomes: two types of cohesin machines and two types ...