Y chromosome evolves faster than X, primate study reveals
The Y chromosome in primates - including humans - is evolving much faster than the X chromosome, new research on six primate species shows.For example, humans and chimpanzees divide upwards…
Surprising evolutionary insights revealed by first complete chromosome sequences from great apes
Researchers have sequenced the complete X and Y chromosomes of several monkey species, revealing significant evolutionary variation, particularly in the rapidly evolving Y chromosome. This study, highlighting both stable and…
New primate chromosome maps shed light on human evolution – Neuroscience News
Summary: Researchers have produced the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates, revealing significant variation in Y chromosomes among species. This groundbreaking study provides crucial insight into the rapid evolution…
The mystery of the disappearing Neanderthal Y chromosome
At several points in our tangled history, modern humans mated with Neanderthals. It has left a telltale mark on the genomes of modern humans today, and this Neanderthal DNA affects…