Resolution of a human chromosomal mystery: Evolutionary complexity revealed

Cell Genomics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jeffrey Rogers
DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2025.101135
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Abstract

The human complement of chromosomes differs from our closest primate relatives by virtue of a unique chromosome fusion event. In this issue of Cell Genomics, Yang et al. provide the first detailed analysis of the site of chromosome fusion and reconstruct the complex evolutionary relationships among the genomic elements within the human fusion site and their related sequences in our great ape relatives.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Chromosomal and Genetic Variations Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities Genome Rearrangement Algorithms

Publication details

Journal / source
Cell Genomics
Volume
6
Issue
1
Pages
101135–101135
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN