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

Research over the past several years shows that losing the Y chromosome is linked to serious health problems across the body and may contribute to a shorter lifespan.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

There are also signs that Y chromosome loss can directly influence cancer behavior.

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 inseparability of features had a material basis: the chromosome was a “string” along which certain genes were permanently strung.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee