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.
The Bolshoi Theatre is a historic theatre in Moscow, Russia, designed by architect Joseph BovÃ©, which holds ballet and opera performances. Before the October Revolution it was a part of the Imperial Theatres of the Russian Empire along with Maly Theatre in Moscow and a few theatres in Saint Petersburg. The Bolshoi Ballet and Bolshoi Opera are amongst the oldest and most renowned ballet and opera companies in the world. It is by far the world's biggest ballet company, with more than 200 dancers.