Why is the Y chromosome disappearing? The Y chromosome has seen significant changes over the course of human evolution. "In ...

Females (XX) carry twice as many X-linked genes on their sex chromosomes as males (XY). How do cells control gene expression to manage this potentially lethal dosage problem? A prime example of 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 ...

Research conducted at the Department of Biology, University of Padova, has identified critical genomic milestones in the ...

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 ...

Conventional investigations of the genetic contributors to Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk and progression have ignored the role of the X-chromosome, primarily due to technical analysis limitations.

The findings of two new studies which provide even more evidence that complex neurobehavioural conditions like autism ...

Imagine the deep frustration of countless men who long to become fathers, only to face infertility due to a genetic condition ...

Researchers identified variants in the DDX53 gene, located on the X chromosome, as contributors to autism spectrum disorder (ASD).