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Humans normally have 46 chromosomes in each cell, divided into 23 pairs. Two copies of chromosome 4, one copy inherited from each parent, form one of the pairs. Chromosome 4 spans more than 191 million DNA building blocks (base pairs) and represents more than 6 percent of the total DNA in cells.

Identifying genes on each chromosome is an active area of genetic research. Because researchers use different approaches to predict the number of genes on each chromosome, the estimated number of genes varies. Chromosome 4 likely contains between 1,300 and 1,600 genes.

Genes on chromosome 4 are among the estimated 20,000 to 25,000 total genes in the human genome.
Machine learning approach helps study human hypothalamus at the single-cell level

Machine learning approach helps study human hypothalamus at the single-cell level

Researchers study how cancer cells re-organize 3D structure of DNA to ramp up oncogene activity

Researchers study how cancer cells re-organize 3D structure of DNA to ramp up oncogene activity

Researchers show SARS-CoV-2 genes can be integrated into the human genome

Researchers show SARS-CoV-2 genes can be integrated into the human genome

New method shows that tau forms small aggregates as part of the body's normal physiology

New method shows that tau forms small aggregates as part of the body's normal physiology

Researchers report rare case of cardiac arrhythmias in a neonate with Turner syndrome

Researchers report rare case of cardiac arrhythmias in a neonate with Turner syndrome

High-powered MRI detects subtle differences in the hippocampus of people with Down syndrome

High-powered MRI detects subtle differences in the hippocampus of people with Down syndrome

Researchers apply 'kitchen sink approach' to produce 16 high-quality reference genomes

Researchers apply 'kitchen sink approach' to produce 16 high-quality reference genomes

Researchers try to simplify gene nomenclature across various organisms

Researchers try to simplify gene nomenclature across various organisms

Marmoset study establishes standards for the new era of biodiversity genomics

Marmoset study establishes standards for the new era of biodiversity genomics

Researchers identify genetic abnormalities that drive invasiveness in head and neck cancer

Researchers identify genetic abnormalities that drive invasiveness in head and neck cancer

Blood-brain barrier and its effect on the immune system play a role in schizophrenia

Blood-brain barrier and its effect on the immune system play a role in schizophrenia

HP1a is a key epigenetic regulator that maintains chromosome integrity

HP1a is a key epigenetic regulator that maintains chromosome integrity

New genetic markers may lead to personalized treatments for lung cancer

New genetic markers may lead to personalized treatments for lung cancer

Inhibition of nsp14 methyltransferase as a potential antiviral target for SARS-CoV-2

Inhibition of nsp14 methyltransferase as a potential antiviral target for SARS-CoV-2

Aneuploidy testing can be key in determining optimal treatment for lung cancer patients

Aneuploidy testing can be key in determining optimal treatment for lung cancer patients

Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 individuals with blood group AB at highest risk

Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 individuals with blood group AB at highest risk

Full assembly of human chromosome 8 reveals novel genes, disease risks

Full assembly of human chromosome 8 reveals novel genes, disease risks

Mother's stress levels during conception could be a determinant of fetal sex

Mother's stress levels during conception could be a determinant of fetal sex

New genetic link to male infertility found

New genetic link to male infertility found

SwRI researchers part of two collaborative teams receive SAMF bioscience grants

SwRI researchers part of two collaborative teams receive SAMF bioscience grants

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