Genetics Unzipped podcast: The case of the missing chromosomes

Posted by Kat Arney, on 8 May 2019

Human chromosomes — Normal Human Chromosomes. John Campbell. Public Domain

Everyone knows that humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, right? But back in the 1930s, the correct answer would have been 24. So where did that extra pair go?

In this episode from our series exploring 100 ideas in genetics, we explore the discovery of chromosomes – the strands of genetic material within every living cell – take a look at Lyonisation, and solve the case of the missing chromosomes.

Listen and download now from GeneticsUnzipped.com, plus full show notes and transcripts.

Available on Apple podcasts/iTunes, Spotify and all good podcast apps, and online at GeneticsUnzipped.com

If you enjoy the show, please do rate and review and spread the word. And you can always send feedback and suggestions for future episodes and guests to podcast@geneticsunzipped.com

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Tags: chromosomes, genetics, Mary Lyon, podcast, X inactivation
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