Opening 'the X-files' helped researchers to understand why women and men differ in height
Friday, February 7, 2014 - 11:00
in Biology & Nature
Given its unique nature, the X chromosome has often been neglected when performing large-scale genetic studies. Because women have two copies of this chromosome and men only one, identifying genetic associations with X chromosomal genes can be particularly valuable in helping us to understand why some characteristics differ between sexes. Researchers have now identified novel X-chromosomal genetic variants that influence human height.