New research is offering deeper insights into the role of the active X chromosome and its effects on brain health.

A study finds that female mice using only a maternal X chromosome experience faster brain aging, leading to memory loss.

Women are born with two X chromosomes and inherit one from each parent. But in every cell of their body, just one X chromosome is needed – so the other is randomly inactivated. Some cells use only a ...

Researchers aim to continue studying the role of the X chromosome in brain aging, and whether it can explain people’s risk of ...

2 Illustration of Turner Syndrome, a genetic condition characterized by the loss or abnormality of one X chromosome, leading to specific physical traits and health challenges. Image Credit ...

A condition affecting female, due to partially or completely missing sex chromosome. Most of them can lead normal life with regular medical care. The exact cause is unknown. Turner syndrome is a ...

Turner syndrome, a genetic developmental disorder in females is caused by a missing or incomplete X- chromosome. Girls are short and have dysfunctional ovaries.