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How chromosomes meet in the dark -- switch that turns on X chromosome matchmaking

Scientists at the University of Warwick have discovered a thermodynamic switch that enables the pairing of X chromosomes in female cells during embryo development. The discovery sheds light on the complex mechanism behind X-chromosome inactivation and its role in preventing medical conditions such as Down's Syndrome and Turner's Syndrome.

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