DDM1 protein opening the nucleosome (IMAGE) School of Science, The University of Tokyo Caption Graphical summary of the findings. DDM1 protein opens the terminal DNA ends of nucleosome to help marking on the “jumping genes” (transposons). Credit Osakabe et al 2024 Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.