Purpose: Small supernumerary marker chromosomes are centric chromosomal segments that, by definition, cannot be characterized unambiguously by conventional chromosome banding. Marker chromosomes are ...

In addition to the surprising revelation that our chromosomes harbor fewer genes than originally predicted, the Human Genome Project also unveiled that all individuals share approximately 99.9% of ...

The introduction of array comparative genome hybridization (CGH) into prenatal genetic diagnosis presents both challenges and controversy to the clinical cytogenetic community. The challenges are ...

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2005 -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced a breakthrough development that enables the rapid advance of microarray-based comparative genomic studies in ...

Microarrays have been a mainstay of the scientific research community for nearly a decade but given the more stringent demands for accuracy and reliability, have not been as closely embraced in the ...

Microarray based comparative genomic hybridisation (array CGH) is a new technology with uses developing in various diagnostic areas within the NHS. One important context is the investigation of ...

No significant financial relationships to disclose. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2004 ASCO Annual Meeting. This abstract does not include a full text component.