chromosome

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The second measured telomere length, which refers to protective structures at the ends of chromosomes.

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New work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that problems in a protein vital for keeping chromosomes stable may contribute to serious -- and at times fatal -- health conditions.

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Some neurodevelopment disorders arise from a difference in a single gene or chromosome.

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For years, it was thought to act like a motor that pulled wandering chromosomes into position as a cell prepared to divide.

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Telomeres are located at the ends of chromosomes and function much like the plastic tips on shoelaces that prevent fraying.

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