The word "haplotype" is derived from the word "haploid," which describes cells with only one set of chromosomes ... scientists can identify patterns of genetic variation that are associated ...

This week, researchers at Stanford University have published an article in the journal Cell in which they identify ... chromosomes, it is silenced and its function is replaced by the intact part ...

By identifying which chromosomes have shorter telomeres, scientists could potentially pinpoint which parts of our genome are especially vulnerable to age-related breakdown, allowing for more ...