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The complete sequence of the human Y chromosome was assembled for the first time

Avi Blizovsky
August 27, 2023
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Scientists have successfully sequenced the entire human Y chromosome, revealing critical genomic features. This groundbreaking research offers deep insights into human biology and potential medical advances. The new sequence reveals genomic factors in fertility, including sperm production.

The DNA is decreasing

Ehud Amir
January 23, 2023
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For 1.5 billion years, the mitochondria - the powerhouse of the cell - have been sending DNA segments to the cell nucleus, and they merge with the DNA in the nucleus. A new study found that the contribution of the mitochondria to the DNA in the cell nucleus gradually decreases. This process is expected to reduce the incidence of some hereditary diseases

Genetically modified mosquitoes - now proven to be a success

Dr.Roey Tsezana
November 28, 2022

Researchers spread transgenic mosquito eggs containing a genetic defect that they transfer to the mosquito population in areas plagued by mosquito-borne diseases, thereby reducing the mosquito population to a considerable extent

The goal: stopping the reproduction of malaria mosquitoes. The middle: genetic editing of the Y chromosome

The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
September 14, 2022

The middle: genetic editing of the Y chromosome

Thanks to the study of zebrafish, researchers have identified a mechanism that explains fertility problems in humans

The Hebrew University
July 5, 2022

University researchers have identified a new type of organelle that has not been discovered in gametes before. According to them, a failure in its function causes infertility because it is responsible for the organization of the chromosomes in the sex cells: "The discovery advances us towards finding medical solutions"

Things that donors know: are men an endangered species?

Yoram Soreq
December 4, 2021
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Shmuel is worried about our future, the men "I heard that the male Y chromosome is diminishing over time, is it possible that every generation male mammals are losing more and more of their characteristics? Is it possible that they will disappear?"