"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The 23 rd chromosome base pair contains what are known as our sex chromosomes. For most females, this ...

Human egg cells are often prone to chromosomal errors. As women age, the error rate increases sharply—and can contribute to ...

Scientists have used human skin cells to produce functional eggs using a new scientific technique they say could one day help ...

The human genetic blueprint is deceptively simple. Our genes are tightly wound into 46 X-shaped structures called chromosomes. Crafted by evolution, they carry DNA and replicate when cells divide, ...

Human egg cells are often prone to chromosomal errors. As women age, the error rate increases sharply - and can contribute to infertility, pregnancy ...

Genes are segments of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) that are located inside every human cell. The DNA inside each cell is tightly coiled in structures called chromosomes. Each chromosome contains a ...

This insightful review explores key areas of cancer genetic research, focusing on genes that may benefit from ...