Y chromosome

Loss Of Y Chromosome In Men May Lead To Alzheimer's Disease And Even Death Due To Cancers

By R. Siva Kumar - May 25, 2016 09:53 AM EDT

Research from Uppsala University explains that men whose blood cells do not have Y chromosomes may be more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's disease and get affected by cancer.

Loss of Y Chromosome Increases The Alzheimer's Risk In Males

By Dipannita - May 24, 2016 09:39 AM EDT

Aging men who lose Y chromosomes from their red blood cells are at an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. These are the finding of a new study conducted by a team of researchers in the Uppsala University in Sweden.

Half Of West Europeans Are Descended From One Bronze Age 'King': Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 29, 2016 02:24 PM EDT

Scientists examine world genetic variations in the Y chromosome and conclude that most of the West Europeans share a common ancestor---one Bronze Age King.

Smoking Emasculates Men: Tobacco Use Deletes Their Y Chromosomes

By Casey Morada - Dec 05, 2014 09:56 AM EST

Male smokers face a greater risk at cancer than their female counterparts, a new research suggests.

Richard III's DNA Exposes Infidelity in England's Royal Family Tree

By Peter R - Dec 03, 2014 02:22 PM EST

DNA from remains of Richard III found in a parking lot in 2012, have shown breaks from the family line.

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