Chromosome

In the nucleus of each cell, the DNA molecule is packaged into thread-like structures called chromosomes. Each chromosome is made up of DNA tightly coiled many times around proteins called histones that support its structure.
What is a Chromosome?

Chromosomes are the basic building blocks of life where the entire genome of an organism is essentially organized and stored in the form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) which is present inside every cell making up that organism. A chromosome is a single chain of DNA that is coiled and super coiled to form dense thread-like pieces. The term chromosome is derived from the Greek words "chroma" or color and "some" or body and is so named because chromosomes have the ability to be stained with dyes.

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Study reveals link between CHD8 gene, gut abnormalities, and autism-related behaviors

Study reveals link between CHD8 gene, gut abnormalities, and autism-related behaviors

Genetic testing of one thousand embryos provides insights into human development and IVF

Genetic testing of one thousand embryos provides insights into human development and IVF

Novel deep learning model to assess Alzheimer's disease progression risk

Novel deep learning model to assess Alzheimer's disease progression risk

Study reveals how DNA damage caused by chromosomal instability increases cancer invasiveness

Study reveals how DNA damage caused by chromosomal instability increases cancer invasiveness

Rare genetic variants involved in male-pattern hair loss identified

Rare genetic variants involved in male-pattern hair loss identified

Researchers identifiy the genetic background of dilated cardiomyopathy

Researchers identifiy the genetic background of dilated cardiomyopathy

St. Jude Children's researchers better define hyperdiploidy in childhood B-ALL

St. Jude Children's researchers better define hyperdiploidy in childhood B-ALL

NICER: A safer alternative to CRISPR/Cas9 for gene editing

NICER: A safer alternative to CRISPR/Cas9 for gene editing

Innovative technique provides unparalleled insight into autism pathology

Innovative technique provides unparalleled insight into autism pathology

Shorter telomere length of leucocytes may signal heightened dementia risk

Shorter telomere length of leucocytes may signal heightened dementia risk

Unlocking the future of dementia: Your telomere length could predict your risk

Unlocking the future of dementia: Your telomere length could predict your risk

Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in China's ready-to-eat foods

Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in China's ready-to-eat foods

Is DNA methylation the missing link in diagnosing and treating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis?

Is DNA methylation the missing link in diagnosing and treating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis?

New test could detect brain tumors using cerebrospinal fluid

New test could detect brain tumors using cerebrospinal fluid

VAI scientists uncover mechanism that annotates genetic information passed from fathers to offspring

VAI scientists uncover mechanism that annotates genetic information passed from fathers to offspring

Chronic inflammation's influence on TP53 mutations in leukemia evolution explored in new study

Chronic inflammation's influence on TP53 mutations in leukemia evolution explored in new study

Yourgene Health launches MagBench Automated DNA Extraction Instrument and Kit for NIPT workflows

Yourgene Health launches MagBench Automated DNA Extraction Instrument and Kit for NIPT workflows

Study explores the role of sex on mRNA and protein levels and its genetic regulation in brain

Study explores the role of sex on mRNA and protein levels and its genetic regulation in brain

Differences in immune responses to IL-6 inhibition therapy between male and female COVID-19 patients

Differences in immune responses to IL-6 inhibition therapy between male and female COVID-19 patients