Genetic study finds biological sex is more complicated than just chromosomes

It's generally understood that the biological sex of an embryo is determined by the chromosomes at conception – two X chromosomes will develop as female, while an XY combo will become male. But this simple rule may be too simple. A new genetics study out of Australia has identified extra pieces of the puzzle that could explain some disorders of sex development (DSD).

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Category: Biology

Tags:

• DNA
• Genetics
• Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
• Sex
• University of Melbourne

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