chromosome

Example Sentences

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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

As men grow older, some of their cells gradually lose the Y chromosome.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

In laboratory settings, cells can lose the Y chromosome and still survive, which reinforced the idea that it is not essential for basic cellular function.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

The health effects linked to Y chromosome loss suggest it plays a broader role than once believed.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

When we hung up I went to call Christoph Lengauer, the cancer researcher who’d given Deborah the painted chromosome picture, but before I could dig out his number, my phone rang again.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot