Neanderthal Y Chromosome Is Mysteriously Missing in Modern Human Genome; How Did It Keep Us Apart From Our Ancestors?

Medicine & Technology Jun 17, 2024

The genome of modern humans contains a little bit of Neanderthal DNA, except the Y sex chromosome. Find out what happened to the genetic traces in this article.

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.

Loss of Male Sex Chromosome Linked to Negative Health Impacts and Early Death Than Women

Jul 15, 2022

Men, on average, live shorter than women. Read on to find out how the loss of Y chromosome in men leads to negative health impacts and early death.

How Does Toxic Masculinity and Y Chromosomes Affect the Life Span of Male Flies?

Apr 23, 2021

A study found the reason why women tend to have a longer life than men. Scientists tested male flies and found that the repetitive sections of Y chromosomes in their DNA could reduce their lifespan.