A UCSF study reveals that maternal X chromosome expression may accelerate brain aging and cognitive decline. Female mice with ...

New research shows that female mice expressing only a maternal X chromosome experience faster brain aging and cognitive decline compared to those expressing both maternal and paternal X chromosomes.

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

Females carry two X chromosomes, after inheriting one from each parent. In order to stop serious problems from arising, cells ...

A new study reveals that the maternal X chromosome may accelerate brain ageing and increase Alzheimer's risk. Experiments on ...

But in every cell of their body, just one X chromosome is needed—so the other is randomly inactivated. Some cells use only a ...

The X contains more genes related to brain function than does any other chromosome. “The X chromosome may be a treasure trove of genes that influence cognition, and these could be therapeutic targets, ...

Only the maternal X chromosome is used by some cells, whereas the paternal X is used by others. ‘Did you know the X chromosome from your mom might speed up brain aging? Women with more active ...

A recent study has hinted at a possible connection between the X chromosome inherited from mothers and accelerated brain ...

Female mammals typically carry two X chromosomes — one from each parent — and a new study suggests that the maternal X is ...