Chromosomes

First complete, gapless sequence of a human genome

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This helps answer basic biology questions about how chromosomes properly segregate and divide.

Lagging chromosomes as one of the causes of age-related infertility

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Study discovers lagging chromosomes as one of the major causes of infertility.

Chromosomes look entirely different than shown in high school textbooks

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They look entirely different than those 'wonky Xs like two hotdogs jammed together' as shown in high school textbooks.

Scientists discovered how cells are protected from premature aging

ScienceOctober 15, 2020

Understanding the processes that regulate cell survival in aging and cancer.

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