Study explores how sex chromosomes and hormones influence immune responses
Women have a higher proportion of key immune cells between puberty and menopause, which may be linked to the sex ...
Tag: Chromosome
Study reveals key mechanisms behind cancer cells adapting to extra chromosomes
Cancer cells have special adaptation mechanisms that allow them to proliferate despite changes in their genetic makeup. Researchers at RPTU ...
New insights into Klinefelter syndrome and male infertility
Imagine the deep frustration of countless men who long to become fathers, only to face infertility due to a genetic ...
Study: Brain volume changes correlate with social behavior differences in psychiatric conditions
A study published in Molecular Psychiatry found that brain volume changes correlate with social behavior differences in psychiatric conditions such as autism ...
AI shows promise for predicting embryonic health without invasive testing
This review evaluates AI's ability to assess embryo health by analyzing images to predict chromosome conditions without invasive methods, offering potential ...
Study uncovers novel genetic variant associated with intellectual disability
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have published a pivotal study in Nature Genetics (DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01917-1) that sheds light ...
Studies uncover mechanisms behind micronuclear instability and cancer progression
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) from mitochondria are key drivers of genetic chaos in cancer by causing the collapse of micronuclear ...
Unraveling the role of neo-sex chromosomes in mitigating sexual conflict
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have taken a big step in solving the mystery around why animals evolve sex chromosomes. ...
Neanderthal child with Down syndrome reveals ancient caregiving practices
In a recent study published in the journal Science Advances, a group of researchers in Spain investigated the caregiving practices ...
Study uncovers role of Y chromosome loss in transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis
Researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University (BU) Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, in collaboration with an ...