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.
An extra copy of chromosome 18 present along with a pair causes the condition known as trisomy 18 or Edward’s syndrome; a type of numerical chromosomal abnormality. Trisomy 21, trisomy […]
Trisomy 18- Definition, Symptoms, Pictures, Diagnosis And Life Expectancy Read More »
DNA probes are single-stranded and labeled oligonucleotide sequences used in FISH, PCR and DNA sequencing. Learn about DNA probes, types, examples and various types of labeling techniques. Also, explore applications
DNA Probes: Labeling, Types, Applications and Limitations Read More »
“Chromosome 1 is the largest human chromosome made up of around ~8% of total genomic DNA, gene mutations and chromosomal aberration of it are mainly associated with developmental, mental, and
Introduction To Chromosome 1 Read More »
“Gene expression microarray is a laboratory genetic technique used to determine the expression of many genes simultaneously. Explore gene expression microarray, its process, advantages, applications and limitations in this article.”
Gene Expression Microarray: Principle, Process, Advantages, Limitations and Applications Read More »
“A type of genetic test used to find out either structural, numerical or both type of chromosomal abnormalities is known as chromosome test.” Trisomy, monosomy, deletion, duplication and translocations are
How to perform a Chromosome Test? Read More »
“FISH- Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization allows the direct study of a sequence located on the chromosome. It has been used for insertion and selection studies. Let’s see what FISH is
A Brief Introduction to (FISH) Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization Read More »
