A mixture of DNA and proteins—known as "chromatin"—sits inside every cell nucleus as a jumbled puddle of genetic information. As cells prepare to divide during mitosis, the chromatin is condensed into ...
The Atlas blue butterfly, with a record-breaking 229 pairs of chromosomes, is helping scientists unravel mysteries of ...
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When the number of chromosomes goes off track
The improper segregation of chromosomes during cell division leads to abnormalities that disrupt the proper functioning of the cell. Cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes consequently activate ...
Scientists have confirmed that the Atlas blue butterfly carries the most chromosomes of any animal, with 229 pairs. Unlike duplication, its chromosomes split apart, reshaping its genome in surprising ...
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Scientists identify fusion point of Robertsonian chromosomes, hinting at how chromosomes evolve
In about one out of every 800 people, two chromosomes fuse together to form an unusual bond. These are known as Robertsonian chromosomes. It's a mystery that has long stumped scientists.
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