Researchers at UC San Diego used the program Cytoscape to visualize a part of the yeast molecular interaction network shown in the image here. The lines in the network represent connections among genes (shown as little dots) and different-colored networks indicate subnetworks—for instance, those in specific locations or pathways in the cell. By following changes in architectures of these networks in response to altered environmental conditions, such as when a cell encounters stress, scientists can further investigate the precise role of these genes to uncover how a cell's molecular machinery deals with stress or other factors. Find this and related images by visiting the link in the comments. #CoolScienceImage #Yeast #BasicResearch #Genetics
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