'Neighbor maps' reveal the genome's 3-D shape

A group coordinated by SISSA Trieste has built a 3-D computer model of the human genome. The shape of DNA (and its sequence) affects biological processes and is crucial for understanding its function. The study has provided an approximate but realistic 3-D identikit of the human genome. The resulting structural reconstruction, based on experimental information and statistical methods, will be refined as new experimental data become available. The study is published in Scientific Reports.