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noun

chromatin

the readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins; during mitotic division it condenses into chromosomes

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  • A drop of dye turns the chromatin deep violet, which is how early microscopists first mapped the nucleus.

    Science

  • Some drugs loosen the chromatin so tightly wound genes become readable again, which is why the therapy is called epigenetic.

    Medicine

  • The exhibition blew up microscope slides until each thread of chromatin looked like a tangle of purple yarn.

    Art

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