The First Gapless Y Chromosome Completes the Human Genome

An international research team has achieved a significant milestone by fully sequencing the human Y chromosome, the last remaining chromosome to be completely decoded. Until now, about half of the Y chromosome’s genetic information remained a mystery, largely due to limitations in available sequencing technology.

An international research team has achieved a significant milestone by fully sequencing the human Y chromosome, the last remaining chromosome to be completely decoded. Until now, about half of the Y chromosome’s genetic information remained a mystery, largely due to limitations in available sequencing technology.