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Telomeres: what they are and why they shorten Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, made of repetitive DNA and specialized proteins. Each…

Introduction The Atlas blue butterfly, Polyommatus atlantica, has broken a long-standing evolutionary record by possessing 229 pairs of chromosomes—the highest number reported in any multicellular…

Understanding Genetic Syndromes Genetic syndromes arise from abnormalities in our chromosomes, which are structures made of DNA. Humans possess 23 pairs of chromosomes, totaling 46.…

Understanding Genetic Syndromes Genetic syndromes stem from abnormalities in our DNA, often resulting from mutations within our chromosomes. Humans possess 23 pairs of chromosomes, totaling…
