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X and Y Chromosomes Play a Direct Role in Aging and Cancer
Original: X and Y Chromosomes Play a Direct Role in Aging, Immunity, and Cancer
New research indicates that sex chromosomes do more than determine biological sex: genes on the X and Y chromosomes appear to act directly on aging, immune function, and cancer development. The finding could help explain why men and women differ in disease risk and lifespan, and may open new avenues for treating age-related illness and cancer.
Why now: Fresh research challenging the view that sex chromosomes matter only for reproduction is drawing scientific and public interest.
Evidence
- X and Y Chromosomes Play a Direct Role in Aging, Immunity, and Cancer · Technology Networks
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