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Evidence in mice and human brain tissue reveals a mechanism that may explain the sex-based differences in Alzheimer's disease, including why females are more vulnerable. Researchers report…

"(M)en with mLOY could represent a patient subpopulation that exhibits a superior response to this class of therapeutic agents," the study's authors say.The Y chromosome has been long…

Amy Norton THURSDAY, July 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have unearthed a possible reason why men tend to die at younger ages than women: Those…

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Kenneth Walsh, University of Virginia(THE CONVERSATION) The…

The loss of the male sex chromosome as many men age causes the heart muscle to scar and can lead to deadly heart failure, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine…

Changes in DNA can lead to the development and progression of cancer. DNA serves as a template for an intermediary molecule called RNA that, in turn, codes for proteins that control all…

Without a genetic test, it may not be immediately obvious. Men with extra X chromosomes are sometimes identified during investigations of delayed puberty and infertility; however, most are…

Around one in 500 men could be carrying an extra X or Y chromosome -- most of them unaware -- putting them at increased risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis and…

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have identified a potential new diagnostic marker that predicts the successful and efficient development of mammalian egg…

The disorder has variable effects on cognition, physical characteristics, and overall health. However, early intervention programs with adequate health care access help in rehabilitating…