Scientists Completely Map the Human Y Chromosome for the First Time

Scientists Completely Map the Human Y Chromosome for the First Time

Scientists Completely Map , the Human Y Chromosome , for the First Time.

Business Insider reports that researchers once referred to the human Y chromosome as a "functional wasteland.".

That assumption was made at a time when large amounts of its genome remained unsequenced and some of its protein-coding genes were a mystery.

Two papers published in 'Nature' have finally unraveled some of the Y chromosome's mysteries.

Business Insider reports that the new research could lead to breakthroughs in reproduction, cancer, aging and even human evolution.

One of the papers highlights a team of scientists that have completely sequenced the Y chromosome for the first time.

The team's results have filled in significant gaps pertaining to scientists' knowledge of the human genome.

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The second paper details another team's work to sequence an additional 43 Y chromosomes from people around the world.

The results offer scientists a more complete picture, including variations that exist between individuals and populations.

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It really took a star-studded cast of people to make sure that this was an accurate reference because we understand how important it is, every single base on that reference, Karen Miga, Co-founder of the Telomere-to-Telomere Consortium, via Business Insider.

Business Insider reports that researchers hope their work will offer insight into genetic differences that impact fertility, cancer and a number of other health issues