Tom Misteli
Cell biologist focused on cell organization
Born
June 12th, 1966
58 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Switzerland
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Contributions to the understanding of how the nucleus is organized and how its structures influence cellular functions. Research includes work on the roles of nuclear architecture in gene expression and DNA repair. Has published extensively in scientific journals and led significant projects in the field of cell biology.
Investigated nuclear architecture and gene expression
Explored DNA repair mechanisms
Published numerous research articles
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