For years, we’ve been taught that men have one X and one Y chromosome, with the Y carrying the vital gene that initiates male development. But now, scientists are sounding the alarm: the Y chromosome ...

Micronuclei and Y Chromosome Loss: The formation of micronuclei, small cellular structures containing chromosomes or fragments, plays a critical role in the disintegration of the Y chromosome, linking ...

Most don’t learn they carry this genetic anomaly unless they experience reproductive problems and seek testing. Robertsonians — commonly abbreviated as ROBs — are the stuff of genetics textbooks.

Women tend to live longer than men and are often more resilient to cognitive decline as they age. Now researchers might have uncovered a source for this resilience: the second X chromosome in female ...

Cutting-edge gene editing technology could eradicate Down syndrome, according to Japanese scientists. Down syndrome, which causes a range of developmental differences and affects 1 in 700 newborns in ...