As men age, many quietly lose the Y chromosome in some cells, and scientists now link this hidden change to heart disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans.

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Men tend to lose the Y chromosome from their cells as they age. But because the Y bears few genes other than for male ...

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A chromosome is an organized structure of DNA and protein that is found in cells. It is a single piece of coiled DNA containing many genes, regulatory elements and other nucleotide sequences.

Females have one active X chromosome and one dormant X chromosome in each cell. But a study suggests that genes on the dormant X get "reawakened" later in life, potentially giving the brain a boost.