The Y chromosome is inherited only through the paternal line. Sons receive their Y chromosome exclusively from their father.

In Mendelian inheritance patterns, you receive one version of a gene, called an allele, from each parent. These alleles can be dominant or recessive. Non-Mendelian genetics don’t completely follow ...

How much of our lifespan is written in our genes, and how much is sitting on our plates? A new analysis suggests that while ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health challenge that affects more than 800 million people worldwide. 1 CKD can be caused by a variety of disease processes. Many causes are difficult to ...