FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 23, 2023·5 min readFull Y Chromosome Mapped for the First TimeResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 16, 2022·5 min readLoss of Male Sex Chromosome Leads to Earlier Death for MenStudy 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 1, 2021·5 min readMale Y Chromosome Causes Sex Differences in Body SizeDespite the Y chromosome containing very few genes, it can dramatically alter male body size and may facilitate the evolution of sex differences.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2018·4 min readWars and Clan Structure May Explain Strange Biological Event of 7,000 Years AgoMath models and computer simulations have helped researchers answer a perplexing question about a biological event that occurred 7,000 years ago.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 23, 2016·4 min readLoss of Y Chromosome Could Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to researchers, men with the highest fraction of blood cells without the Y chromosome were more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
