But research suggests that the Y chromosome has been rapidly degenerating over the course of our evolution. In fact, the gene may one day disappear altogether. "The early 'proto-Y' chromosome was ...
Some chromosomes, such as B chromosomes, can increase their inheritance rate to their own advantage. These extra chromosomes ...
B chromosomes manipulate cell division for survival, and new research identifies key genes, including DCR28, involved in this ...
Recent work has also revealed that Homo sapiens interbred with three separate Denisovan populations. As a consequence, all ...
Ewing sarcoma is a tumor of the bones and soft tissues that occurs in children and young people. Like all childhood cancers, ...
Plant reproduction is a cornerstone of our food system and ecological balance; however, it is a complex process. Plants have ...
A study published in the journal Nature Plants has unveiled new perspectives on the evolution of flowering plants.
In a study published Nov. 21 in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, researchers have uncovered significant genetic ...
The development of maternal egg cells is pivotal for survival – but also precarious. During meiosis, the DNA-containing ...
Cohesin is key in cell division and during the process of reading genes –their expression–. When the cell divides, it ...
Females (XX) carry twice as many X-linked genes on their sex chromosomes as males (XY). How do cells control gene expression to manage this potentially lethal dosage problem? A prime example of X ...