Cytogenetics: Past, Present And Future
- Author:
Thirumulu Ponnuraj Kannan
;
Zilfalil Bin Alwi
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Cytogenetics, Chromosomes, medical sciences
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
2009;16(2):4-9
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Fifty years have elapsed since the discovery of the number of human chromosomes in 1956. Newer
techniques have been developed since then, ranging from the initial conventional banding techniques
to the currently used molecular array comparative genomic hybridisation. With a combination of
these conventional and molecular techniques, cytogenetics has become an indispensable tool for the
diagnosis of various genetic disorders, paving the way for possible treatment and management. This
paper traces the history and evolution of cytogenetics leading up to the current state of technology.
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