chromosome

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"While the direct evidence of physical advantage in transgender people is pretty strong, the evidence of advantage for those with DSD, even though they have a Y chromosome, is highly disputed."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Despite earlier assumptions, growing evidence connects Y chromosome loss to major health conditions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

The Y chromosome contains relatively few genes beyond those involved in male development, so its absence was not expected to affect overall health.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

These genes also have counterparts on the X chromosome, meaning both males and females typically have two copies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

But, no matter how well trained, medical eyes couldn’t spot a reces-sive mutation hiding out on a fifth chromosome.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides