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- 1Study links Y chromosome loss and disruption to cancer●Recurrent deletions and regulatory disruption of the Y chromosome in cancer | Communications Biology
Researchers publishing in Communications Biology report that deletions and regulatory disruption of the Y chromosome recur across cancers, suggesting loss of this chromosome may play a functional role in tumour development rather than being a harmless byproduct. The findings add to growing interest in how sex chromosome instability shapes cancer risk and progression in men.
- 2Scientists Reverse-Engineer Insect Smell Receptors to Find Moth Pheromones▼Scientists Reverse-Engineer Insect Smell Receptors to Identify Moth Sex Pheromones
Researchers have reverse-engineered insect smell receptors to identify the sex pheromones of moths, according to a report by Bioengineer.org. By decoding how these olfactory receptors detect chemical signals, scientists can pinpoint the exact compounds moths use to attract mates. The work could lead to new pest-control methods that disrupt moth mating without pesticides, and highlights how receptor engineering is advancing the study of chemical communication in insects.