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3D illustration XY-chromosomes

One in 500 men carry extra sex chromosome, putting them at higher risk of several common diseases

10 Jun 2022

Around one in 500 men could be carrying an extra X or Y chromosome – most of them unaware – putting them at increased risk of diseases such as type 2...

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Structure of chromosomes revealed

30 Sep 2013

Researchers create 3D structures of genomic DNA.

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Forest region of South West Cameroon

Was the dawn of man among trees in the cradle of disease?

04 Jul 2013

A student-led conference to be webcast live will ask, in light of recent research, whether the story of human origin is radically different from...

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Partial view of haploid chromosome set

Scientists create mammalian cells with single chromosome set

13 Sep 2011

Researchers have created mammalian cells containing a single set of chromosomes instead of two.

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