Scientists' 3-D view of genes-at-work is paradigm shift in genetics
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 13:07
in Biology & Nature
New research has revealed for the first time that genes work together by huddling in clusters inside the nucleus -- the information center of a cell. These findings represent a paradigm shift in our understanding of how the genome is spatially organized in relation to gene expression. It marks the first step towards a 'virtual nucleus', a dynamic tool simulating interactions in the nucleus, which could revolutionize computer-based drug design.