Periodic Reporting for period 1 - CHROMSEG (Structural Basis for Centromere-Mediated Control of Error-free Chromosome Segregation)

Accurate transfer of genetic information (which is in the form of chromosomes) during cell division requires attachment of sister-chromatids (duplicated chromosomes) to microtubules (a polymeric protein assembly) emanating from opposite poles of the microtubule-based...