Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Chromatin

Chromatin is the complex of DNA and proteins that makes up the chromosomes in cells. It allows for the packaging and organization of genetic material, making it possible for cells to store and express the genetic information necessary for life. Chromatin plays a crucial role in processes such as gene expression, DNA…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 79× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2637-6075 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Chromatin is the complex of DNA and proteins that makes up the chromosomes in cells. It allows for the packaging and organization of genetic material, making it possible for cells to store and express the genetic information necessary for life. Chromatin plays a crucial role in processes such as gene expression, DNA replication, chromosome segregation, and transcription. It is also involved in cancer progression, aging, and cell differentiation. Chromatin modification and manipulation are important tools in the understanding of gene expression, enabling researchers to study the mechanisms of gene regulation and the development of diseases.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 79 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Chromatin, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Plant and Animal Ecology (ISSN 2637-6075).

Journal editorial board
Dimitris Zianis · Greece Jasmin Mantilla Contreras · Germany Narcisa Vrinceanu · Romania

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