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

Science has revealed some of the secrets of the X chromosome, but many remain. In humans, female cells contain two X ...

Macquarie University researchers have worked with an international team of scientists to achieve a major milestone in ...

"These findings raise the possibility that some women who express more of their mom's X chromosome just by pure chance may ...

A recent study has hinted at a possible connection between the X chromosome inherited from mothers and accelerated brain ...

The X contains more genes related to brain function than does any other chromosome. “The X chromosome may be a treasure trove of genes that influence cognition, and these could be therapeutic targets, ...

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

The epigenetic state of chromatin, gene activity, and chromosomal positions are interrelated. A research team from the IPK ...

Researchers have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research could help us understand why some men don't produce enough ...

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

Scientists have completed construction of the final chromosome in the worlds' first synthetic yeast genome following more than a decade of work, opening new possibilities for creating resilient, ...

The epigenetic state of chromatin, gene activity, and chromosomal positions are interrelated. A research team from the IPK Leibniz Institute (IPK) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) ...