The mechanics of mitotic chromosomes
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DOI: 10.1017/s0033583521000081
Abstract: Abstract Condensation and faithful separation of the genome are crucial for the cellular life cycle. During chromosome segregation, mechanical forces generated by the mitotic spindle pull apart the sister chromatids. The mechanical nature of this… read more here.
Keywords: microscopy; mechanical properties; mitotic chromosomes; structure ... See more keywords