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

New research at the UO reveals that they have been using one that has existed for 480 million years. The octopus has just ...

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

Patients with Klinefelter and triple X syndromes show an increased prevalence of SLE and Sjögren disease, likely due to the ...

What stands out the most about this ancient cephalopod sex chromosome is how little the chromosome has changed over time.

A new study reveals that the maternal X chromosome may accelerate brain ageing and increase Alzheimer's risk. Experiments on ...

A recent study has hinted at a possible connection between the X chromosome inherited from mothers and accelerated brain aging. This genetic link could possibly heighten the risk of developing ...

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

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

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 ...