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Nature
1 month ago
Data science

The complete sequence and comparative analysis of ape sex chromosomes - Nature

Therian X and Y chromosomes originated from autosomes; Y evolved with SRY, palindromes, and deleterious mutations, diverging in size and gene content from X chromosome. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Lupus and Other Autoimmune Diseases Strike Far More Women Than Men. Now There's a Clue Why

Women are more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases due to how the body handles females' extra X chromosome.
The X chromosome is involved in the development of autoimmune diseases in an unexpected way, which could lead to better detection and treatment methods. [ more ]
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