How chromosomes meet in the dark -- switch that turns on X chromosome matchmaking

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How chromosomes meet in the dark -- switch that turns on X chromosome matchmaking

A research group lead by scientists at the University of Warwick has discovered the trigger that pulls together X chromosomes in female cells at a crucial stage of embryo development. This is an important mechanism as the binding together of too many of too few of a particular chromosome can cause a number of medical conditions such as Down syndrome.

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Tags: Genetic, Down Syndrome, Disease and Condition, Women's Health, Scientist