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Chromosome

Chromosomes are thread-like structures composed of DNA and proteins that carry genetic information in living cells. Research published in Chromosomes examines diverse aspects of chromosome structure, function, and clinical significance across multiple organisms and contexts. Studies have investigated chromosomal cha…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 40× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed October 2026

Overview

Chromosomes are thread-like structures composed of DNA and proteins that carry genetic information in living cells. Research published in Chromosomes examines diverse aspects of chromosome structure, function, and clinical significance across multiple organisms and contexts. Studies have investigated chromosomal characteristics in organisms ranging from the social amoeba Dictyostelium giganteum to model organisms like Drosophila melanogaster, as well as agricultural species including cocoyam. Clinical research has documented specific chromosomal abnormalities and their implications, including pericentric inversions, translocations in pediatric leukemia patients, and the detection of the Philadelphia chromosome in hematological conditions. Additional work has explored mathematical patterns in human Chromosomes, particularly examining fractal characteristics in chromosome 1 and chromosome 4 in relation to evolutionary and cognitive traits. The journal has also published research on telomeres, the protective structures at chromosome ends, and their relationship to oxidative stress and aging. Further contributions address the role of Chromosomes in speciation processes and precision breeding applications in plant genetics. This body of work reflects the fundamental importance of Chromosomes in heredity, development, disease, and evolutionary biology.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 40 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Chromosome, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Chromosomes.

Journal editorial board
Alessandra Iannuzzi · Italy Ciro Gabriele Mainolfi · Italy Daniela Ribeiro Ney Garcia · Brazil

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