Ode to the X Chromosome

You may not learn cutting-edge science from this New York Times article, but anyone who's had to do genetics may enjoy the ode to the X chromosome. GTO learned, for instance, that the chromosome was named X not for its shape but because its mechanism within the genome was considered an unknown. Reporter Natalie Angier writes, "It is a supple, switchbacking, multitasking gumby doll patch of the genome; and the closer you look, the more Cirque du Soleil it appears." You can check out the full character assessment of the X chromosome here.