The Y chromosome has seen significant changes over the course of human evolution. "In comparison to the X, the Y is tiny.

Research conducted at the Department of Biology, University of Padova, has identified critical genomic milestones in the ...

The evolution of sex chromosomes is a fascinating process that has occurred independently across various species, including flowering plants. These chromosomes play a critical role in determining ...

Researchers at McMaster University have uncovered unexpected diversity in the genetic processes that determine the sex of the ...

How can we explain the morphological diversity of living organisms? Although genetics is the answer that typically springs to ...

How can we explain the morphological diversity of living organisms? Although genetics is the answer that typically springs to mind, it is not the only explanation. By combining observations of ...

Genetic variants that determine the shape of your teeth -- including a gene inherited from Neanderthals -- have been identified by a team of researchers.

Scientists from the Kavli Institute of Delft University of Technology and the IMP Vienna Biocenter discovered a new property ...