A Y chromosome gene retained through evolution contributes to early human development (IMAGE)

Yokohama City University

A Y chromosome gene retained through evolution contributes to early human development

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By combining genome editing, endogenous protein tagging, and functional knockout analyses in human embryonic stem cells, the study revealed that UTY remains biologically active despite millions of years of Y chromosome evolution.

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Dr. Tomohiko Akiyama from Yokohama City University, Graduate School of Medicine, Japan

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