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chromosome

[kroh-muh-sohm] / ˈkroʊ məˌsoʊm /


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"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

As men grow older, some of their cells gradually lose the Y chromosome.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

These genes also have counterparts on the X chromosome, meaning both males and females typically have two copies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

Despite earlier assumptions, growing evidence connects Y chromosome loss to major health conditions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

For two genes on the same chromosome, the same principle applied: there was no simple way to separate the forked-bristle gene from the coat-color gene.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee