Scientists may finally have answer to how chromosomes get their X-shape
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They believe a protein called SGO1 may play a role.
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Chromosomes Aren't Actually X Shaped, Smart News
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After a long search, scientists finally find out what's in his genes
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Update: Chromosomes Are Shaped Less Like X's, More Like O's - The Atlantic
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Sequencing the Y chromosome - five things we now know - Genomics Education Programme
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Vast Implications – Scientists Develop Novel Technique To Form Human Artificial Chromosomes
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How molecular clusters in the nucleus interact with chromosomes, MIT News
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Mystery behind how the X chromosome gets it shape could finally be resolved, UK News
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The Transformative, Alarming Power of Gene Editing
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Solved 3. Either by drawing the chromosomes or using fust