UCSF researchers found that brain cells age more quickly when they rely solely on the X chromosome inherited from a female's ...

Each human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes that carry DNA within their nucleus. The X and Y chromosomes, commonly referred to as the sex chromosomes, are one such pair. They determine the ...

The mystery of the disappearing Neanderthal Y chromosome And, of course, because the current study was conducted only in mice, future research should look at human brain tissue to check that the ...

A study conducted by a research team at the Crick Institute identified important genes on the Y chromosome that regulate ...

The X contains more genes related to brain function than does any other chromosome. “The X chromosome may be a treasure trove ...

A UCSF study reveals that maternal X chromosome expression may accelerate brain aging and cognitive decline. Female mice with ...

Researchers at the Crick have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research could help us understand why some men don’t ...