TADs (IMAGE) University of North Carolina Health Care Caption Topologically associated domains (TADs) are distinct regions of the genome with strict boundaries that keep the domains from interacting with genetic material in neighboring TADs. Credit Jin Szatkiewicz, PhD, UNC School of Medicine Usage Restrictions credit properly License Licensed content 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.