Cohesin: Cherry-shaped molecule safeguards cell-division

Friday, November 21, 2014 - 14:50 in Biology & Nature

A cohesin molecule ensures the proper distribution of DNA during cell division. Scientists can now demonstrate the concept of its carabiner-like function by visualizing for the first time the open form of the complex.

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