Sex chromosome overload sparks to a common developmental faultline (IMAGE)

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Sex chromosome overload sparks to a common developmental faultline

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KAUST’s study shows that an extra X or Y chromosome disrupts gene activity in a similar way, impacting the entire genome, and reveals the Y chromosome’s unexpected regulatory role. © 2025 KAUST.

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