In 2002, evolutionary biologist Jenny Graves shared a controversial calculation. The human Y chromosome, she wrote two years later in a commentary, "is running out of time." The male-determining sex ...

A new paper published in Nature on June 4 shines light on how an enigmatic part of male aging—the loss of Y chromosomes—is connected with a higher risk of dying from cancer. In an analysis of 4,127 ...

Nearly two decades ago, Australian evolutionary biologist Professor Jenny Graves sparked one of the most persistent genetic debates of our time. In a commentary that followed her 2002 research, she ...

By Vijay Kumar Malesu A new preprint reveals how swabbing priceless artworks uncovers centuries of biological history, while showing why genetic clues to famous artists remain intriguing but ...

Find out more about how loss of Y chromosome in ageing males was linked to higher heart attack risk in a large prospective ...

Scientists are raising concerns about the long-term future of male reproductive health. The Y chromosome, which plays a critical role in male development, is losing genetic material and may disappear ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...