chromosome

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During this time, sperm production stopped completely, and key features of meiosis, including chromosome behavior during prophase 1, were disrupted.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Prader-Willi syndrome stems from the loss of function of specific genes on the paternal copy of chromosome 15.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

"While the direct evidence of physical advantage in transgender people is pretty strong, the evidence of advantage for those with DSD, even though they have a Y chromosome, is highly disputed."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In laboratory settings, cells can lose the Y chromosome and still survive, which reinforced the idea that it is not essential for basic cellular function.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

At this time the chromosomes do not split, but one whole chromosome of each pair goes into each daughter cell.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson