The nucleus contains nearly all of the cell's DNA, surrounded by a network of fibrous intermediate filaments called the nuclear matrix, … See more

Most eukaryotic cell types usually have a single nucleus, but some have no nuclei, while others have several. This can result from normal … See more

As the major defining characteristic of the eukaryotic cell, the nucleus's evolutionary origin has been the subject of much speculation. Four … See more

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The nucleus provides a site for genetic transcription that is segregated from the location of translation in the cytoplasm, allowing levels of See more

Nuclear transport
The entry and exit of large molecules from the nucleus is tightly controlled by the nuclear pore complexes. Although small molecules can … See more

The nucleus was the first organelle to be discovered. What is most likely the oldest preserved drawing dates back to the early microscopist Antonie … See more