The nucleosome is the central organizing structure of the eukaryotic genome. It consists of DNA wrapped around histone proteins. Dr. Karolin Luger shares her discovery of the three-dimensional structure of the nucleosome using X-ray crystallography, which provided a deeper understanding of chromatin organization.
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Discovery of the Structure of the Nucleosome
Dr. Karolin Luger shares her discovery of the 3D structure of the nucleosome. (Talk recorded in January 2020)
Audience:
- Student
- Researcher
- Educators
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 00:20:12