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Illustration showing how yeast is used to study histone modifications
Infographic: A Yeast Model for Studying Histone Modifications
The methodology involves modifying histones and displaying them on the cell surface for analysis.
Infographic: A Yeast Model for Studying Histone Modifications
Infographic: A Yeast Model for Studying Histone Modifications

The methodology involves modifying histones and displaying them on the cell surface for analysis.

The methodology involves modifying histones and displaying them on the cell surface for analysis.

cell biology, cell & molecular biology, genetics & genomics

Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast, 3D illustration. Microscopic fungi, baker's or brewer's yeast, are used as probiotics to restore normal flora of intestine
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