One of the most detailed 3D maps of how the human chromosomes are organized and folded within a cell's nucleus is published ...

The technique will allow better access to genetic information of the Y chromosome of any species and thus can be used to study male infertility disorders and male-specific mutations. It also can aid ...

Doctors in Brazil discover and confirm that a woman has blood with male chromosomes, a rare case of human chimerism.

Neil Hunter, a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, has discovered a crucial step in how chromosomes stay connected during the development for egg cells and sperm, ...

The good news is two branches of rodents have already lost their Y chromosome and have lived to tell the tale. A new paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science shows how the spiny rat has ...

As we contemplate the fate of various species—from the majestic dinosaurs to the dwindling numbers of the one-horned rhino—it’s natural to wonder about the future of our own species. Recent studies ...

As the scientific community delves deeper into the mysteries of human genetics, an unsettling revelation has emerged: the Y chromosome, which plays a crucial role in male development, is slowly ...

Rather than leading to the disappearance of males, Y chromosome decline could trigger new sex determining systems . Similar shifts have already occurred in other mammals. The article suggests that ...