New tool reveals DNA structures that influence disease

Disruption of certain DNA structures — called topologically associating domains, or TADs — is linked with the development of disease, including some cancers. With its newly created algorithm that quickly locates and helps elucidate the complex functions of TADs, an international team of researchers is making it easier to study these important structures and help prevent disease.

With a newly created algorithm that quickly locates and helps elucidate the complex functions of topologically associating domains (TADs), researchers are making it easier to study these important structures and help prevent disease.    IMAGE: CC0 PUBLIC DOMAIN