Chromosome 5 is the fifth largest chromosome of the 23 chromosomal pairs in humans and represents nearly 6% of the total DNA. Despite being one of the largest chromosomes, chromosome 5 has a low ...

Each human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes that carry DNA within their nucleus. The X and Y chromosomes, commonly referred to as the sex chromosomes, are one such pair. They determine the ...

Human biological sex is determined by the sex chromosomes X and Y. In most cases, females possess two X chromosomes, while males have one X and one Y. However, there is some evidence that the Y ...

New research reveals rapid changes in the Y chromosome across humans and Great Apes, uncovering significant genetic variability and evolutionary insights.

What was once the final frontier of the human genome -- the Y chromosome -- has just been mapped out in its entirety. Scientists used advanced sequencing technologies to read out the full DNA ...

To understand what causes hemophilia it is important to learn about chromosomes. What are chromosomes? Chromosomes are blocks of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). They contain very detailed and ...

A paper published in Nature this week describes the first 3D model of the X chromosome - and it's not X-shaped.

What Causes Triple X Syndrome? Triple X syndrome is congenital, which means that people with the condition are born with it. It affects only females and happens when an extra X chromosome is ...

Mosaic trisomy 8 is a rare genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome. Sometimes called trisomy 8 mosaicism, this condition develops well before birth. It's a result of an abnormality in how ...

Mosaic Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition involving the X chromosomes. Symptoms are generally mild. Many people may not even know they have it.

Human biological sex is determined by the sex chromosomes X and Y. In most cases, females possess two X chromosomes, while males have one X and one Y. However, there is some evidence that the Y ...