In a first, scientists fully decode sex-related Y chromosome
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Scientists have completely sequenced the male Y chromosome for the first time. The Y chromosome, one of the two sex chromosomes, plays a crucial role in reproductive functions, such as sperm production. It has also been associated with cancer risk. The chromosome's intricate structure had made it challenging to decipher but the breakthrough has been achieved.
