Science & ResearchJul 29, 2026
A global view of human centromere variation and evolution.
Centromeres are essential chromosomal regions that ensure accurate chromosome segregation during cell division, yet their highly repetitive sequence has historically hindered their complete assembly and characterization 1 .
Centromeres are essential chromosomal regions that ensure accurate chromosome segregation during cell division, yet their highly repetitive sequence has historically hindered their complete assembly and characterization 1 . Consequently, the full spectrum of centromere diversity…
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