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Cytogenetics

Cytogenetics is the branch of genetics which deals with cytology: cell structure and function. It includes the study of chromosomes, chromosome bands, karyotypes, and cell division, especially meiosis.[1] Cytogenetic studies have also been used to study evolution in natural populations.[2]

Cytogenetics Media

  • A metaphase cell positive for the BCR/ABL rearrangement using FISH

  • Philadelphia translocation t(9;22)(q34;q11.2) seen in chronic myelogenous leukemia.

  • Micrographic karyogram of a human male.

  • Interphase cells positive for a t(9;22) rearrangement

References

  1. ↑ Hsu T.C. Human and mammalian cytogenetics: a historical perspective. Springer-Verlag, N.Y.
  2. ↑ Dobzhansky T. 1981. Dobzhansky's genetics of natural populations. eds Lewontin RC, Moore JA, Provine WB and Wallace B. Columbia University Press N.Y.
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