Chromothripsis and beyond: rapid genome evolution from complex chromosomal rearrangements

Recent genome sequencing studies have identified several classes of complex genomic rearrangements that appear to be derived from a single catastrophic event rather than numerous incremental steps. In this review, Zhang et al. discuss these phenomena, summarize current models, and consider the impact of massive chromosomal change on the development of diseases such as cancer.

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