Centromere study reveals ancient genome function persists despite frequent mutations
Phys.org1 min read76 words
A new study on centromeres reveals that ancient genome functions persist despite frequent mutations. The centromere is a specialized region of the chromosome that serves as the attachment site for the cellular machinery responsible for pulling chromosomes apart.
This structure is central to the process where chromosomes are distributed correctly between two daughter cells every time a cell divides. The findings highlight the stability of this essential genomic function even in the presence of frequent mutations.
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