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Protecting the vulnerable Y chromosome at the beginning of development

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Protecting the vulnerable Y chromosome at the beginning of development
المصدر: Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories

It's known that the Y chromosome, which confers male sex, plays a big role in development and health, despite its small size. As cells age they frequently lose their Y chromosomes, which is associated with conditions like cancer, Alzheimer's disease and heart disease.

It's known that the Y chromosome, which confers male sex, plays a big role in development and health, despite its small size. As cells age they frequently lose their Y chromosomes, which is associated with conditions like cancer, Alzheimer's disease and heart disease.

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