In about one out of every 800 people, two chromosomes fuse together to form an unusual bond. These are known as Robertsonian chromosomes. It's a mystery that has long stumped scientists. Now, ...

In humans and many other animals, specific chromosomes determine sex. But how did researchers discover these so-called sex chromosomes? The Sex of Offspring Is Determined by Particular Chromosomes ...

The centromere is necessary for the transport of chromosomes during cell division and, therefore, for the correct ...

One of the most detailed 3D maps of how the human chromosomes are organized and folded within a cell's nucleus is published ...

New research shows that the male X chromosome is silenced in some types of cancer. Researchers evaluated how a certain gene affects the male X chromosome in cancer cells. Experts explain why these new ...

Sharks and rays have been found to have an XY sex chromosome system superficially like our own, but with its own unique features. It’s also older than that of any other vertebrate. There are lots of ...

Autosomal inheritance is when a parent passes down a condition to a child via autosomes, a type of chromosome. In autosomal inheritance, a copy of a faulty gene from one parent can cause a condition ...

Depending on the type of intersex variation someone has, it could alter their chromosome makeup, genital appearance, hormonal balance, and more. Share on Pinterest Maskot/Getty Images We’re born with ...

Patricia Opresko receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and has received funding from the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research. Damage to the ends of your chromosomes can create ...

People who have one of several well-documented medical conditions do not have only XX or XY chromosomes, which typically correspond with female and male sexes, respectively. Those conditions include ...