• The Battle over Human Chromosomes

  • Apr 1 2025
  • Length: 19 mins
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The Battle over Human Chromosomes

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  • It seems like a simple question: how many chromosomes do human beings have? But getting an accurate count proved surprisingly hard for much of last century. In fact, virtually every textbook once cited an incorrect number, until in 1956, a fiery Indonesian scientist finally determined the true count—and had to battle his boss over who would receive credit for this legacy-making discovery.

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