Men tend to lose the Y chromosome from their cells as they age. But because the Y bears few genes other than for male determination, it was thought this loss would not affect health. But evidence has ...

Studies show aging men often lose the Y chromosome in some cells, a change now linked to heart disease, cancer, and shorter lifespans.

Recent research indicates that the loss of the Y chromosome in older men is linked to severe health conditions such as ...

Men tend to lose the Y chromosome from some of their cells as they age — a process once thought to be harmless because the Y carries relatively few genes beyond those involved in male determination.

Human artificial chromosomes (HACs) could be useful tools for both understanding how mammalian chromosomes function and creating synthetic biological systems, but for the last 20 years, they have been ...

Barcelona, 17 January 2020. Numerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the reason for this difference remains poorly understood. A new study by ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook For many years, scientists thought they understood the inactivity of X chromosomes in females.

The complete assembly of each human chromosome is essential for understanding human biology and evolution. Using complementary long-read sequencing technologies, we complete the first linear assembly ...

AMES, Iowa – A new study led by an Iowa State University scientist sheds light on how organisms have evolved to address imbalances in sex chromosomes. The study looks at a species of softshell turtle, ...

Human artificial chromosomes (HACs) could be useful tools for both understanding how mammalian chromosomes function and creating synthetic biological systems, but for the last 20 years, they have been ...