chromosomes
Coverage of chromosomes in the Nexus archive.
- What Breaks a Cell’s Ribs Can Make It Stronger
The article explains how cells divide by doubling their DNA, condensing it into chromosomes, disassembling the nucleus, and splitting into two daughter cells. This process highlights the dynamic restructuring of cellular components during division.
- Some plants have unusual genetics, which can help them weather cataclysmic events
Many plants have more than two sets of chromosomes, which can help them adapt to environmental upheaval, such as climate change. This unusual genetic trait may aid their survival during cataclysmic events. Plants' unique genetics could be beneficial in weathering challenges like climate change.
- The ‘crazy rule-defying’ genes that determine sex
The article explores the role of chromosomes in determining sex development, highlighting their 'rule-defying' genetic mechanisms. Published in Nature on April 13, 2026, it presents a gripping account of the science behind sex specification.