Women tend to have longer lifespans relative to men and it might be linked to having double X chromosomes. Photo / 123rf Women tend to live longer than men. There are traditional explanations: Men ...

The paper B.A. Sandkam et al., “Extreme Y chromosome polymorphism corresponds to five male reproductive morphs of a freshwater fish,” Nat Eco Evol, 5:939–48, 2021. One of the key stages in the ...

Creating human eggs from adult cells just got one step closer to reality. A technique used in cloning combined with fertilization and a bit of chemical coaxing caused human skin cells to produce eggs ...

Women tend to live longer than men. There are traditional explanations: Men smoke more. They drink more. They tend to engage in riskier behavior. But the fact that this lifespan gap holds true ...

Megan Molteni reports on discoveries from the frontiers of genomic medicine, neuroscience, and reproductive tech. She joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at WIRED. You can reach ...

Scientists have found a way to fertilise eggs made from the genetic material of human skin cells. It could one day lead to the creation of egg or sperm-like cells for people who are struggling to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s fairly obvious that women live longer than men on average ...

The method could one day become a treatment for infertility A decade of further research needed, scientists say The process overcomes an obstacle that stymied previous attempts Significant safety ...