DNA

Fusion

In a molecular pathology report, the word fusion refers to a specific genetic change in which two different genes that are normally separate join together. This joining creates a new, hybrid gene that produces an abnormal protein. These fusion events happen inside the cancer cells and are not something a person is born with. Because …
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Karyotype

What is a karyotype? A karyotype is a test where the chromosomes, which contain your DNA, are stained with a special dye so that they can be examined under a microscope. Normal cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes. Abnormal karyotypes Abnormalities that can be seen on a karyotype test include a gain or loss of …
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