Wolynes and Zhang (IMAGE)

Rice University

Wolynes and Zhang

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Rice University researchers Peter Wolynes, left, and Bin Zhang are working to formulate an energy-landscape theory for chromosomes. The theory could help scientists understand the genomic roots of gene regulation, DNA replication and cell differentiation.

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Jeff Fitlow/Rice University

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