Robertsonians — commonly abbreviated as ROBs — are the stuff of genetics textbooks. First discovered in grasshoppers in 1916 ...

In about one out of every 800 people, two chromosomes fuse together to form an unusual bond. These are known as Robertsonian chromosomes. It's a mystery that has long stumped scientists.

With a clearer picture of which genes are most involved in root development, plant breeders can target traits like yield, ...