Chromosome analysis

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Chromosome analysis

MODEL RELEASED. Chromosome analysis. Geneticist analysing human chromosomes by fluorescent microscopy. Individual chromosomes are visible on the computer monitor as pale blue rods. They have been stained using dyes that fluoresce under light from the microscope (centre). The circular objects are cell nuclei. Chromosomal analysis is used as a diagnostic technique to detect abnormalities responsible for genetic diseases such as Downs syndrome. Most human cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes. They are made up of the genetic material DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), and together contain the instructions necessary for the development and functioning of human life

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Analysis Bio Technology Chromosome Chromosomes Computer Screen Diagnostic Diagnostics Dna Research Fluorescence Fluorescent Genetic Instrument Microscope Microscopy Monitor Researcher Scientist Technician Bio Chemistry Cells Deoxyribonucleic Acid Genetics Laboratory

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In this photo print, we witness a geneticist deeply engrossed in the process of chromosome analysis. With fluorescent microscopy as their tool, they meticulously examine human chromosomes displayed on a computer monitor. The pale blue rods represent individual chromosomes that have been stained using special dyes, allowing them to fluoresce under the microscope's light. The circular objects scattered throughout the image are cell nuclei, providing a glimpse into the intricate world of cellular composition. Chromosomal analysis serves as a vital diagnostic technique for identifying abnormalities responsible for genetic diseases like Down syndrome. By studying these 23 pairs of chromosomes found in most human cells, scientists gain access to the blueprint encoded within DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), which holds crucial instructions necessary for human development and functioning. This photograph not only showcases cutting-edge technology but also highlights the dedication and expertise required by researchers in unraveling the mysteries hidden within our genes. It encapsulates the intersection between biology and technology, where biochemistry meets genetics in pursuit of advancements in medicine and understanding our very existence. Science Photo Library has once again captured an awe-inspiring moment from within a laboratory setting – an image that symbolizes progress and innovation in both DNA research and diagnostics.

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