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X and Y chromosomes shape how cells age and fight disease too
New attention is turning to the role of sex chromosomes beyond determining biological sex. Reporting highlights that the X and Y chromosomes influence how cells age and how the body fights disease, suggesting that sex-linked genetics affect health outcomes throughout life. The finding underscores growing scientific interest in how sex chromosomes shape aging and immunity, and why medical research increasingly treats sex as a biological variable.
Why now: New research coverage is highlighting the broader role of sex chromosomes in aging and disease resistance.
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