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.
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“The prokaryotic chromosome is circular or linear in shape, possesses a few genes and less repetitive DNA. Learn about the structure, genome organization and function of the prokaryotic chromosome in […]
Prokaryotic Chromosome– Structure, Function and Organization Read More »
“The larger deletion on chromosomes that can be detected by the karyotyping technique is known as the deletion syndrome or chromosomal deletion syndrome.” We know chromosomes, right! We have articles
What is Deletion Syndrome? Top 6 Chromosomal Deletion Syndromes Explained Read More »
“A chromosome is the most condensed form that appears during the metaphase while the chromatid is less condensed than chromosomes and appears once during the interphase.” A complex and coiled
Differences Between Chromosome and Chromatid Read More »
“Steps in karyotyping are sample collection, cell culture, metaphase preparation, hypotonic treatment, staining and banding, microscopy and analysis.” Which is the most primitive, earliest and old-school genetic technique that is
Karyotyping Steps and Procedure Read More »
“Trisomy 21 also known as the Down syndrome is a type of chromosomal aberration occurs due to the extra copy of chromosome 21 or its part.” In 1866, John Langdon
Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome): Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Pictures and Diagnosis Read More »
“Trisomy 13 is a type of numerical chromosomal abnormality, known as Patau syndrome, which occurs by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 13. Let’s understand the concept of
Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome)- Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Life Expectancy And Diagnosis Read More »
