Another type of sex-chromosome mosaic was reported by Jacobs and her co-workers 11 in which XXX and XO cells coexisted, carrying 47 and 45 chromosomes respectively.

ChromTR, a novel framework for chromosome detection in metaphase cell images, represents a significant advancement in the field of cytogenetics. This framework, which integrates semantic feature ...

But if there is just one X chromosome, as is the case with most male cells, neither the X nor the Y needs to be turned off. In some cancer cells, however, this rule is broken.

News. All the single ladies: UT Arlington researching virgin births in all-female snake species The flowerpot snake has three sets of chromosomes and types of genes that may help its asexual ...

Both genes and chromosomes are types of genetic material that consist of DNA, but they have some key differences. Learn more here.

More types of twins exist than previously thought. Beyond identical and fraternal, ... This polar body contains all the chromosomes necessary to join with a sperm to create a baby.

When someone has Down syndrome, they have all 23 pairs of their chromosomes, but they are also born with an extra full or partial copy of the 21st chromosome, Dr. Pipan explains.

A piece of woolly mammoth skin excavated from permafrost has been found to contain fossilized chromosomes, making it possible to assemble the genome of extinct species, scientists say.

“Fossil chromosomes are a game-changer, because knowing the shape of an organism’s chromosomes makes it possible to assemble the entire DNA sequence of extinct creatures. This enables the types of ...