World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Tuesday that the track and field’s governing body has approved the introduction ...

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

Scientists at EMBL have captured how human chromosomes fold into their signature rod shape during cell division, using a ...

In a recent study, scientists have developed a revolutionary chromosome identification system for alfalfa, one of the world's ...

This is the first time scientists have directly observed an entire chromosome in high resolution within a dividing cell, offering new insights into how chromosomes are formed. Among the many ...

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

In a landmark decision, the World Athletics (WA) has introduced a requirement for all women participating in international track and field competitions to secure a genetic passport. This innovative ...

Scientists discover that women's second X chromosome awakens later in life, expressing genes that protect the brain from ...

Scientists identify mutation patterns in healthy stomach lining, offering new insights into the earliest steps of cancer ...

Among the many marvels of life is the cell's ability to divide and thus enable organisms to grow and renew themselves.

Researchers have shed new light on how a type of heart valve disease -- aortic valve stenosis -- progresses differently in males and females.