Tag: Meiosis
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Hidden DNA Process Linked to Down Syndrome and Miscarriages
What is the hidden DNA process and why it matters Researchers are studying a little-known aspect of genetic biology that governs how chromosomes are separated when eggs and sperm are formed. A surprising number of miscarriages, cases of infertility, and instances of Down syndrome can be traced back to errors in this process, errors that…
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Miscarriages, Down Syndrome, and Infertility Linked to Hidden DNA Process
Unveiling a hidden DNA process in reproduction For years, scientists have known that errors in chromosome numbers can derail pregnancy, leading to miscarriages or conditions such as Down syndrome. Now researchers are shining a light on a set of intricate, often unseen molecular steps that govern how eggs and sperm inherit their chromosomal baggage. The…
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Hidden DNA Process Tied to Miscarriages, Down Syndrome
What is the hidden DNA process behind miscarriages and infertility? A little-noticed DNA process governs how chromosomes are distributed when eggs and sperm are formed. This process, rooted in the biology of meiosis, ensures that offspring inherit the correct number of chromosomes. When it falters, the result can be aneuploidy — cells with too many…