Artificial intelligence shows how the X chromosome folds and unfolds
The three-dimensional structure of the X chromosome and how it is silenced in female cells has been demonstrated by a new computational method...
One of two sex chromosomes that determine biological sex. Human females have two X chromosomes, whereas males have one X and one Y chromosome.
The three-dimensional structure of the X chromosome and how it is silenced in female cells has been demonstrated by a new computational method...
A personal memoir and tribute to Professor Joy Delhanty. Mentor, scientist, friend...
When you hear the word 'superhero', the image which springs to mind may be of a billionaire playboy philanthropist or an agile acrobat in unnecessary tight latex...
Session three of the Progress Educational Trust (PET) annual conference explored the genetic and genomic links to susceptibility to severe COVID-19...
Two new studies highlight the underlying genetic causes that begin to explain why some COVID-19 patients suffer worse symptoms than others....
A complete DNA sequence of the human X chromosome has been produced, the first time a human chromosome has been read in its entirety...
Dr Sharon Moalem's most recent book, The Better Half - On the genetic superiority of women, has a rather bold objective and that is to persuade you that woman are genetically superior to men...
A genetic reason for testicular tissue developing in people with female chromosomes has been identified...
The birth of extremely rare semi-identical, or sesquizygotic, twins has been reported in Brisbane, Australia...
Scientists have discovered the first male-only gene that appears to protect against cancers including leukaemia...
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