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·October 18, 2024·4 min read

Autism Risk in Males Linked to Y Chromosome

New research suggests that the Y chromosome may be responsible for the higher prevalence of autism in males, shifting focus away from protective factors on the X chromosome. Analyzing genetic data, researchers found that individuals with an additional Y chromosome were twice as likely to have an autism diagnosis, while an extra X chromosome had no effect on autism risk.

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·August 23, 2023·5 min read

Full Y Chromosome Mapped for the First Time

Researchers successfully sequenced the entire Y chromosome, previously considered the most elusive part of the human genome. This feat enhances DNA sequencing accuracy for this chromosome, aiding the identification of genetic disorders.

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·July 16, 2022·5 min read

Loss of Male Sex Chromosome Leads to Earlier Death for Men

Study reports that age-related loss of the Y chromosome in men is linked to heart muscle scarring and an increased risk of heart failure. The findings may explain why men tend to die, on average, seven years younger than women.

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·September 1, 2021·5 min read

Male Y Chromosome Causes Sex Differences in Body Size

Despite the Y chromosome containing very few genes, it can dramatically alter male body size and may facilitate the evolution of sex differences.

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·May 29, 2018·4 min read

Wars and Clan Structure May Explain Strange Biological Event of 7,000 Years Ago

Math models and computer simulations have helped researchers answer a perplexing question about a biological event that occurred 7,000 years ago.

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·May 23, 2016·4 min read

Loss of Y Chromosome Could Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

According to researchers, men with the highest fraction of blood cells without the Y chromosome were more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.