Histones play a role in packaging DNA into nucleosomes, and they are the main protein in chromatin. In addition, gene expression can be regulated by histones. Genes that are silenced are bound very tightly to a lot of histones, while those that are active are not. Modifications to histones are referred to as the histone code.
Definition of bolshevism. 1 : the doctrine or program of the Bolsheviks advocating violent overthrow of capitalism.
Bolshoi Ballet. The Bolshoi Ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company, based at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russian Federation. Founded in 1776, the Bolshoi is among the world's oldest ballet companies. It only achieved worldwide acclaim, however, in the early 20th century when Moscow became the capital of Soviet Russia. Along with the Mariinsky Ballet in Saint Petersburg, the Bolshoi is recognised as one of the foremost ballet companies in the world.