Male smokers may be exposing themselves to even more danger, suggests a study recently published. Loss of Y chromosomes in men has been considered, thus far, a process that takes place with age, as men grow older. The disappearance of the Y chromosome was believed to be a benign but uncontrollable effect of aging. The study in question however raises some concerns as it has just revealed that … [Read more...]
Loss of Y chromosome puts men at higher risk of cancer, shorter life span
There are several scientific evidences that say men have a shorter life expectancy in comparison to women. Moreover, a report of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also estimates that women live an average of 5 years longer than men. A new study has perhaps decoded reason behind this disparity. According to the study, loss of crucial Y chromosomes in blood cells could be … [Read more...]
Study on Y Chromosome discards threat on men survival
The crucial ‘Y chromosome’that determines the gender of a child is not only responsible for the male gender but it plays a very important role in their survival. The study is seen as a major breakthrough as it has discarded a general belief that men are at risk of dying. A new study carried by the researchers from the Washington University and Baylor College of Medicine analyzed the genetic … [Read more...]