Summary

Visions of the Cell Nucleus brings together scientists working on different aspects of structure and function of the mammalian cell nucleus. The goal of this book is to give a state-of-the-art overview on chromatin organization, function and dynamics of subnuclear structures, gene expression, DNA distribution, and disease. Emphasis is put on new ideas of dynamic structure/function relationships revealed by the recent advent of new microscopy techniques as well as on subnuclear pathology and disease associations. The book provides all the information researchers, scientists and professionals need for this rapidly growing field. This is the most up-to-date reference on latest and emerging new research aspects of mammalian cell nucleus. It has 18 state-of-the-art review chapters written by world-renowned experts from universities and research institutes.