Understanding 3D genome organization by multidisciplinary methods
Understanding how chromatin is folded in the nucleus is fundamental to understanding its
function. Although 3D genome organization has been historically difficult to study owing to a …
function. Although 3D genome organization has been historically difficult to study owing to a …
Organization and function of the 3D genome
Understanding how chromatin is organized within the nucleus and how this 3D architecture
influences gene regulation, cell fate decisions and evolution are major questions in cell …
influences gene regulation, cell fate decisions and evolution are major questions in cell …
Cohesin and CTCF control the dynamics of chromosome folding
In mammals, interactions between sequences within topologically associating domains
enable control of gene expression across large genomic distances. Yet it is unknown how …
enable control of gene expression across large genomic distances. Yet it is unknown how …
Targeted degradation of CTCF decouples local insulation of chromosome domains from genomic compartmentalization
The molecular mechanisms underlying folding of mammalian chromosomes remain poorly
understood. The transcription factor CTCF is a candidate regulator of chromosomal …
understood. The transcription factor CTCF is a candidate regulator of chromosomal …
Single-cell chromatin accessibility reveals principles of regulatory variation
Cell-to-cell variation is a universal feature of life that affects a wide range of biological
phenomena, from developmental plasticity, to tumour heterogeneity. Although recent …
phenomena, from developmental plasticity, to tumour heterogeneity. Although recent …
[HTML][HTML] Formation of chromosomal domains by loop extrusion
Topologically associating domains (TADs) are fundamental structural and functional
building blocks of human interphase chromosomes, yet the mechanisms of TAD formation …
building blocks of human interphase chromosomes, yet the mechanisms of TAD formation …
Nonlinear control of transcription through enhancer–promoter interactions
Chromosome structure in mammals is thought to regulate transcription by modulating three-
dimensional interactions between enhancers and promoters, notably through CTCF …
dimensional interactions between enhancers and promoters, notably through CTCF …
The spatial organization of transcriptional control
In animals, the sequences for controlling gene expression do not concentrate just at the
transcription start site of genes, but are frequently thousands to millions of base pairs distal …
transcription start site of genes, but are frequently thousands to millions of base pairs distal …
Ever-changing landscapes: transcriptional enhancers in development and evolution
A class of cis-regulatory elements, called enhancers, play a central role in orchestrating
spatiotemporally precise gene-expression programs during development. Consequently …
spatiotemporally precise gene-expression programs during development. Consequently …
Gene regulation in time and space during X-chromosome inactivation
X-chromosome inactivation (XCI) is the epigenetic mechanism that ensures X-linked dosage
compensation between cells of females (XX karyotype) and males (XY). XCI is essential for …
compensation between cells of females (XX karyotype) and males (XY). XCI is essential for …