An idea inspired by the "X element" By the 1880s, scientists had established methods for staining chromosomes so that they could be easily visualized using a simple light microscope. With this ...

Plastic chemicals may harm DNA, as new research reveals how additives disrupt nematode egg formation, suggesting risks to ...

Chromosome preparations were also dramatically ... Today, banding techniques such as Giemsa-trypsin based staining are commonly used in diagnostic cytogenetics, and they can provide a resolution ...

The short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) is one of Australia's most iconic animals. Belonging to a unique group of ...