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Chromosome Breakpoints Contribute To Genetic Varia
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by Cro on April 27, 2009
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Interesting article on how New Species might originate from Cromosome Breakpoints.
"Chromosome Breakpoints Contribute To Genetic Variation"
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090423142309.htm
Best Regards
John Z
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RE: Chromosome Breakpoints Contribute To Genetic V
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by Crotalusssp on April 27, 2009
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Thanks for posting this John. This kind of reminds me of the difference in primate DNA. Humans having 23 pairs of chromosomes while some higher primates having 24 pairs. Upon closer inspection it is seen that in Homo sapiens there is the appearance of an "extra section" on one of the chromosomes, thus accounting for the reduction of chromosome number in humans compared to say chimps. This could have been a "breakpoint contribution to genetic diversity" as discussed in the article, leading the evolution of the Homo Genus years ago.
Charles
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