Cytogenetics is an interdisciplinary branch of genetics that studies chromosomes, their structure, function and abnormalities. It covers techniques like karyotyping, FISH and chromosomal microarray. This category covers the technical and practical guide on various cytogenetic techniques, chromosomal mutations and disorders, common analysis problems and troubleshooting.
Explore all the articles in the cytogenetic category and sharpen your chromosome analysis skills.
Karyotyping has been part of cytogenetics for decades. It is one of the oldest techniques tos tudy chromosomes, and for many years, it was central to the diagnosis of chromosomal […]
Is Karyotyping Still Relevant? A Conversation About Its Future Read More »
“Structural chromosomal abnormalities occur due to deletion, duplication, translocation or inversion. Learn the concept, mechanisms and genetic abnormalities associated with structural chromosomal aberrations.” Chromosomes carry genetic information in the form
Structural Chromosomal Abnormalities: Definition, Types, Mechanisms, and Examples Read More »
Learn how to use Ethidium Bromide in karyotyping to improve chromosome banding and study structural chromosomal abnormalities effectively. Karyotyping is a technique to study chromosomes. It’s a well-known and widely
“The X chromosome is a classic characteristic of females while the Y chromosome is a classic characteristic of males, more often than not. Here is the comparison between two sex
X chromosome vs Y chromosome- Differences and Similarities Read More »
“The human Y chromosome is only present in males and thus genes and linked traits are inherited from male to male but are those always expressed? Let’s find out.” Do
“Autosomes are the 22 pairs of human chromosomes other than the sex chromosomes.” All the DNA or genetic material of a cell is located on chromosomes which is the highest
What are Autosomes? Definition, Meaning, Genes, Inheritance and Disorders Read More »
