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A family with Robertsonian translocation: a potential mechanism of speciation in humans
18 Jun 2016
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BACKGROUND: Robertsonian translocations occur in approximately one in every 1000 newborns. Although most Robertsonian translocation carriers are healthy and have a normal lifespan, they are at increased risk of spontaneous abortions and risk of producing unbalanced gametes and, therefore unbalanced offspring. Here we reported a previously undescribed Robertsonian translocation. CASE PRESENTATION: We identified...
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