A global view of human centromere variation and evolution

Nature, Published online: 29 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10841-9Complete sequencing of more than 2,000 centromeres from diverse humans reveals structures and elevated mutation rates that shape the evolution of these critically im…

Nature, Published online: 29 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10841-9

Complete sequencing of more than 2,000 centromeres from diverse humans reveals structures and elevated mutation rates that shape the evolution of these critically important regions.