chromosome

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One of the earliest warning signs in this process is the presence of chromosomal abnormalities, which include changes in chromosome number or structure.

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In yeast they are extremely small and precise -- a striking oddity in the tree of life that has puzzled chromosome biologists for decades.

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The team analyzed modern human DNA preserved in Neanderthals, and found an abundance on the X chromosome -- the mirror opposite of humans.

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Studies suggest that about one in four cancers shows signs of this type of chromosome damage, and in some cancers the rate is even higher.

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Telomeres are the protective ends of chromosomes that gradually shorten each time a cell divides.

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