Female mammals typically carry two X chromosomes — one from each parent — and a new study suggests that the maternal X is ...

A recent study has hinted at a possible connection between the X chromosome inherited from mothers and accelerated brain ...

Researchers at the Crick have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact ...

Women are born with two X chromosomes and inherit one from each parent. But in every cell of their body, just one X ...

The X chromosome carries at least 150 genes linked to intelligence. Since the mother has two X chromosomes to pass along while the father only has one, the mother’s contribution to the child’s ...

Human biological sex is determined by the sex chromosomes X and Y. In most cases, females possess two X chromosomes, while males have one X and one Y. However, there is some evidence that the Y ...

A study finds that female mice using only a maternal X chromosome experience faster brain aging, leading to memory loss.

New research shows that female mice expressing only a maternal X chromosome experience faster brain aging and cognitive ...

Women are born with two X chromosomes and inherit one from each parent. But in every cell of their body, just one X ...

Macquarie University researchers have worked with an international team of scientists to achieve a major milestone in ...

Researchers found that female mice using only maternal X chromosomes showed faster cognitive decline, which could help ...

Plastic chemicals may harm DNA, as new research reveals how additives disrupt nematode egg formation, suggesting risks to ...