Researchers are now exploring how different types of repetitive DNA create genome instability and structurally variant chromosomes.

In about one out of every 800 people, two chromosomes fuse together to form an unusual bond. These are known as Robertsonian ...

• The parasitic genus Cuscuta (Convolvulaceae) is exceptional among plants with respect to centromere organization, including both monocentric and holocentric chromosomes, and substantial variation in ...

Every time a eukaryotic cell divides, it faces a monumental challenge: It must carefully duplicate and divide its genetic ...

Carriers of Robertsonian chromosomes are often unaware they’re different. Although generally healthy, they can be infertile ...