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In 2024, scientists studied a 52,000-year-old mammoth, and found something ancient DNA was never expected to keepA remarkably preserved Siberian woolly mammoth, dating back 52,000 years, has yielded an astonishing discovery: fossilized chromosomes. Thi...
What the X chromosome revealed about Neanderthals and early humansNew genetic research reveals ancient human and Neanderthal interactions followed a surprising pattern. Scientists found more modern human D...
Is the Y chromosome disappearing? Scientists reveal the new gene that could define future menThe human Y chromosome, responsible for male sex determination, has forfeited 97% of its ancestral genes over the past 300 million years. E...
The secret strengths of the female body: Why women outlive menScientists are exploring why women outlive men, despite facing adversity and fewer resources. Research indicates that women's longer small ...
Y chromosome disappearing, sperm counts & testosterone levels dropping: What studies are telling about men's healthScientists are expressing concerns about male reproductive health due to the Y chromosome's genetic material loss, potentially disappearing...
What exactly makes men taller than women? New study reveals genetic truth that might surprise youA recent study analyzing genetic data from nearly one million people has shed light on why men are generally taller than women. Researchers...
Will men become extinct? Scientists warn the possibility is huge; cite this reasonScientists have warned that men may become extinct due to the deterioration of the Y chromosome, which is primarily found in testicles and ...
Shocking discovery: New study finds extra Y chromosome in humans and it's not a good news for some menA new study uncovers startling links between an extra Y chromosome and unexpected health implications for some men. Researchers call for de...
Y chromosome might be in decline, but men are here to stay; here’s whyThe Y chromosome, crucial for determining male sex in humans, is slowly disappearing, raising concerns about future male offspring. A recen...
'Y Chromosomes Are Shrinking': New study suggests a 'sex gene war', similar to what happened with spiny ratsResearchers confirmed that the Y chromosome, crucial for male sex determination, is progressively shrinking and might disappear within mill...
Olympics 2024: Who is Imane Khalif, the boxer in midst of gender row? Doc says she has ‘no competitive edge’Imane Khalif has become a focal point for politicians and activists, igniting one of the most divisive cultural debates: the inclusion of t...
Men have a shorter life expectancy than women, thanks to their genes, says Harvard study57% of all those ages 65 and older are female, claims the study.
The human Y chromosome may disappear in a few million years. A new sex gene may be the answerThis master sex gene was identified as SRY (sex region on the Y) in 1990.
Men are slowly losing their Y chromosome, but a new sex gene discovery in spiny rats brings hope for humanityMost mammals have an X and Y chromosome similar to ours; an X with lots of genes, and a Y with SRY plus a few others. This system comes wit...
Sex hormones, chromosomes might play a role in better Covid outcomes in women than men, says studyHormones contribute to a stronger immune response in female patients.
Modi government looks to US technology for increasing domestic cows, milk outputThe Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fishing last week also asked ICAR to create India’s own sex-sorted semen technology.
- Disappearance of chromosome may not result in the extinction of the gender
Male fears that they may be a doomed species have been allayed by new research that shows that the decay of Y chromosome DNA has stopped.