Loss of Y chromosome can explain higher cancer risk and shorter life expectancy for men
It is generally well known that men have an overall shorter life expectancy compared to women. A recent study, led by SciLifeLab researchers at Uppsala University, shows a correlation between a loss of the Y chromosome in blood cells and both a shorter life span and higher mortality from cancer in other organs.
From left to right on the photo: Jan Dumanski and Lars Forsberg.
