In a nutshell Female cells randomly use either the maternal or paternal X chromosome—this study shows that relying more ...

Genes are segments of DNA on chromosomes that code for specific proteins. These proteins carry out various functions throughout your body and determine various traits, such as your eye color or ...

Scientists at University of Oregon discover one of the oldest known animal sex chromosomes in California two-spot octopus.

The X chromosome is larger and commands more regulatory functions throughout the brain and body. While diseases such as color-blindness and hemophilia have long been understood to be X-linked ...

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

These findings help us better understand the structure and function of our chromosomes. They also provide insight into how disruption of twisted DNA looping can affect health—for instance ...

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

Researchers aim to continue studying the role of the X chromosome in brain aging, and whether it can explain people’s risk of brain diseases or memory loss.

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