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chromosome

[kroh-muh-sohm] / ˈkroʊ məˌsoʊm /


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"In this study, we successfully assembled the first complete cattle X chromosome and four autosomes. However, assembling the remaining chromosomes to the same level of completeness remains an aim for future work," Dr. Low said.

From Science Daily

What sets these viruses apart is their unusual ability to insert their genetic material into human chromosomes.

From Science Daily

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

From Science Daily

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.

From Science Daily

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

From Los Angeles Times