Genomic rearrangements

Genomic rearrangements are structural changes in an organism's DNA that alter the usual arrangement of genetic material. These changes can include pieces of DNA being moved to new locations, flipped around, duplicated, or deleted. Such rearrangements can affect how genes function, potentially leading to health issues, diseases, or sometimes new traits. They occur naturally during cell division or due to environmental factors and are a key area of study in genetics to understand biology and disease mechanisms.