Cytogenetics facts for kids

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Cytogenetics is the branch of genetics which deals with cell structure and function. It includes the study of chromosomes, chromosome bands, karyotypes, and cell division, especially meiosis. Cytogenetic studies have also been used to study evolution in natural populations.

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  • T922 CML

    Philadelphia translocation t(9;22)(q34;q11.2) seen in chronic myelogenous leukemia.

  • Bcrablmet

    A metaphase cell positive for the BCR/ABL rearrangement using FISH

  • NHGRI human male karyotype

    Human male karyotype.

  • Bcrablinter

    Interphase cells positive for a t(9;22) rearrangement


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