X-linked is a trait where a gene is located on the X chromosome. Humans and other mammals have two sex chromosomes, the X and the Y. In an X-linked or sex linked disease, it is usually males that are affected because they have a single copy of the X chromosomeRead More →
This condition has no serious complications. But people affected may not be able to work in certain jobs such as transportation or the Armed Forces, where seeing color is required. Males are affected more often than females because the gene is located on the X chromosome. Hemophilia. Is blindness moreRead More →
Hemophilia is a rare disorder where the person is unable to stop bleeding due to a lack of certain blood clotting factors. It’s a genetic disease that’s passed down through the X chromosome. Almost all people with hemophilia are male, however, women can be carriers of the disease. Who carriesRead More →
Hair loss. Low sex drive. Low sperm count. Delayed ejaculation. Erectile dysfunction. Loss of muscle mass. Lowered testosterone levels. Gynecomastia (male breast enlargement) Where is a man’s thyroid? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck. Your thyroid lies below your Adam’s apple,Read More →
The battle of the sexes is not limited to humans after all. Some believe that the male dog is more affectionate and easier to train, while the female dog is more aggressive and protective of its owners and puppies. Well, the truth is that when it comes to dogs andRead More →