Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco conducted extensive studies using female mice, which share with human women the characteristic of having two X chromosomes. Their ...

For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process ...

Females have one active X chromosome and one dormant X chromosome in each cell. But a study suggests that genes on the ...

The X and Y chromosomes, commonly referred to as the sex chromosomes, are one such pair. They determine the biological sex, reproductive organs, and sexual characteristics that develop in a person.

A viral image shared on X purports to authentically show South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace with exaggerated facial features. The claim is false as the image is digitally edited.

Scientists at UC San Francisco have found that parts of our chromosomes have evolved at breakneck ... DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-08622-x ...

Our findings indicate that the X chromosome has a predominant role in pre-meiotic stages of mammalian spermatogenesis. We hypothesize that the X chromosome acquired this prominent role in male ...

You can use it for everything from backgrounds for digital invites to cartoon depictions of your friends and relatives. If you can describe it, Image Playground can make it—and here's how to get ...

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A viral image shared on X purports to show a post from Elon Musk reading, “The USA needs to hold an election.” An advanced search of Musk’s verified X account @elonmusk does not return any ...

There is an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to erase the existence of transgender people, with help from others.

Looney Tunes cartoons have been an iconic series of animated cartoons that have captivated audiences since their inception in 1930. With its lovable characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck ...