View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. One reason scientists remained unaware of the rich diversity of centromeres was because of how tough they are to sequence. “In fact, most people ...

because its functionality is not ensured by the underlying DNA sequence but rather by its particular chromatin organization 9. Once established, centromere organization and function have to be ...

According to the centromere drive hypothesis, centromere DNA sequences (like the maize knobs) can act like selfish genetic elements, promoting their transmission to the next generation by hijacking ...

The lack of centromere sequences hindered exploration of how these regions help maintain genetic integrity. Today, advances ...

Centromeres are vital chromosomal structures that ensure accurate genetic material distribution during cell division and contain rapidly evolving deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequences, such as ...