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As some men age, they are losing the Y chromosome in their blood, brain, or immune cells, and that could have serious health effects.
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Who
some men, geneticists, researchers, Jennifer Hughes, Jenny Graves
What
As some men age, they are losing the Y chromosome in their blood, brain, or immune cells, and that could have serious health effects.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:03:19 GMT · 2h 29m ago
Where
global ·
Why
Studies show that loss of the Y chromosome has surprising connections to cancer, kidney disease, heart disease, and Alzheimer's, with emerging genetic evidence suggesting it actively contributes to death and disease.
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How this affects you
This research suggests a significant shift in understanding male aging and disease, indicating that the loss of the Y chromosome is not benign but a direct contributor to severe health problems, affecting a large percentage of older men globally.
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