Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden made an unexpected discovery while investigating genetically unique women.

Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden made an unexpected discovery while investigating genetically unique women.

Each human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes that carry DNA within their nucleus. The X and Y chromosomes, commonly referred to as the sex chromosomes, are one such pair.

This results in females carrying a mosaic of cells that have silenced either their paternal or maternal X chromosome. Meanwhile ... future research should look at human brain tissue to check that the ...

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The X contains more genes related to brain function than does any other chromosome. “The X chromosome may be a treasure trove ...

Researchers have made an exciting discovery about how human cells protect DNA during cell ... that such damage can trigger rearrangements of chromosomes -- hallmarks of cancer.

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Typically, females carry two X chromosomes in each cell — one from their mom and ... future research should look at human brain tissue to check that the results carry over, Buckley said.

Ultrafine anaphase bridges—A hidden threat to our genome Every time a cell ... chromosome rearrangements that can cause disease. Their research proposes that PICH protects human DNA through ...