News Medical on MSN12 天
Y chromosome’s unexpected impact on aging and disease in men
Loss of the Y chromosome (LOY) in men, a dynamic mutation linked to aging, impairs immune function and increases risks of ...
Timeslife on MSN11 天
Why the Y Chromosome Is Disappearing—And What It Means for Men
The human Y chromosome, responsible for determining male sex, has been gradually shrinking over millions of years. This ...
IFLScience on MSN15 小时
Celtic Women Ruled Iron Age Britain, 2,000-Year-Old DNA Reveals
When the Romans first entered the British Isles, they found a land ruled by warrior queens and other high-status women – or ...
Psychology Today12 天
X Y Chromosomes
The X and Y chromosomes, commonly referred to as the sex chromosomes, are one such pair. They determine the biological sex, reproductive organs, and sexual characteristics that develop in a person.
EurekAlert!10 天
Unraveling the events leading to multiple sex chromosomes using an echidna genome sequence
The short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)  is one of Australia’s most iconic animals. Belonging to a unique group of ...
Echidna genome study unravels the events leading to multiple sex chromosomes
The short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) is one of Australia's most iconic animals. Belonging to a unique group of ...
Greek Reporter5 天
Analysis of Ephesus Skull Confirms It Is Not Cleopatra’s Sister
The Ephesus skull belongs to a young boy, ending decades of speculation about its connection to Arsinoë IV, the sister of ...