Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden made an unexpected discovery while investigating genetically unique women.

Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden made an unexpected discovery while investigating genetically unique women.

UCSF researchers found that brain cells age more quickly when they rely solely on the X chromosome inherited from a female's ...

This important study presents compelling observational data supporting a role for transcription and polysome accumulation in the separation of newly replicated bacterial chromosomes. The study is ...

The X contains more genes related to brain function than does any other chromosome. “The X chromosome may be a treasure trove ...

In females with two X chromosomes – one inherited from each parent – one of the two X chromosomes is randomly silenced in every cell through a process called X-inactivation. When this process occurs, ...

Quantification and characterization of these multiple HML-2 insertions in the human chromosome has been challenging due to their size, sequence homology with each other, and their repetitive nature.

Maternal DNA, particularly the X chromosome, significantly influences a baby’s brain development and aging. Genetic variations and maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy impact cognition, memory, ...

Women are born with two X chromosomes and inherit one from each parent. But in every cell of their body, just one X chromosome is needed—so the other is randomly inactivated. Some cells use only a ...