A cell nucleus filled with chromosomes (IMAGE)

New York University

A cell nucleus filled with chromosomes

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The cell nucleus is filled with chromosomes, which are illustrated by different colors in this depiction. Its chromosome arrangements are affected by active forces on the genome and their hydrodynamic interactions.

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Image by Achal Mahajan, UC San Diego

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