Researchers have uncovered a "selfish" X chromosome in the fruit fly Drosophila testacea that manages to distort inheritance in both sperm and eggs. "But until now, we've only ever seen a ...

Credit: Illustration by Julia Wytrazek / Getty Images The Y chromosome can disappear over time in human males, which may introduce a number of health problems. While the exact trigger for such ...

Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research in London and Linköping University in Sweden have discovered how cells prevent their chromosomes from mistakenly fusing together. Two proteins ...

Gatorade is sold as an exercise enhancement drink. It contains rehydrating electrolytes but also has a high concentration of sugar. There are benefits and risks of drinking Gatorade while ...

If you or someone in your family has diabetes, you might be wondering if it is genetic. There are different types of diabetes. For each type, there are specific risk factors that make someone more ...

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