For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown how ...

A long-ignored white blood cell may be central to the immune system overreaction that is the most common cause of death for COVID-19 patients -- and researchers found that rod-shaped particles can ...

A high-resolution image of rod-shaped Myxococcus xanthus bacterial cells, with colors indicating the direction of cell alignment. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy ...

As the cell proceeds through the stages of cell division (from left to right: interphase, prometaphase, metaphase, and anaphase), chromosomes become progressively more compact through a combination of ...