chromosome

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By comparison, the Y chromosome, passed from father to son, was chock-full of Asian DNA that the researchers found was common in modern-day Iran.

From New York Times

Even their DNA diverged, as nearly 1,000 of Scott Kelly’s genes and chromosomes worked differently.

From Washington Post

But soon after fertilization, the nuclease cuts the DNA sequence on the other chromosome from the parent that did not carry the gene at the precise location of the gene drive.

From Scientific American

There is also a method called Y-STR that uses the same process but focuses specifically on the Y chromosome, which is found only in males.

From Seattle Times

In no way, however, does Beer reflexively cheerlead for anyone with two X chromosomes.

From Washington Post