Distributed X-Chromosome Inactivation May Protect Girls From Autism Inherited From Their Father, Study Reveals

Medicine & Technology May 01, 2024

A study in mice suggests that distributed inactivation may reduce risk of autism inherited from X chromosome. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Color Blindness: Why Are Men More Likely To Acquire It?

Feb 05, 2024

The reason why men are more likely to have red-green color blindness can be explained by the X-chromosome. Read to learn more.

Women More Vulnerable To Autoimmune Diseases Likely Due To Having Two X Chromosomes, Study Reveals

Feb 02, 2024

A Stanford Medicine-led study sheds light on women's higher autoimmune disease risk, attributing it to a molecule from the X chromosome. Continue reading to learn more.

Who Determines the Sex of the Baby? Is It the Mother or Father?

Dec 29, 2023

A baby's sex is determined by the 23rd pair of chromosomes, but is it the mother or father who plays a major role in this? Read to learn more.

Beyond Determining Sex: Chromosomes Found To Play Crucial Role in Gene Regulation, Study Reveals

Dec 17, 2023

Scientists looked into how adding inactive X chromosomes could affect gene regulation and expression. Read to learn more.

Future Without The Y Chromosome Is Possible, Scientists Say

Nov 30, 2022

Like in the case of spiny rats, the Y Chromosome may disappear in humans as well. Know more about how this is possible.

A Genetic Mutation Unique to Men Uncovers A New Chronic Inflammatory Disease Called VEXAS

Oct 29, 2020

Thousands of people with symptoms of inflammation remain undiagnosed. In a recent genetic study, researchers identified a new inflammatory disease found only in men.