Ana Klimovic discusses the freedom she enjoys in academia, the value of close interactions with industry for her research and what it takes to transition from a doctorate to being a professor.
Histone proteins are found in the nucleus of biological cells. They control which genes are active in cells and can be chemically modified in a variety of ways. Researchers have now provided an overview of how these modifications influence the development of stem cells into neurons and other brain cells. This could pave the way for new therapies against brain development disorders.