Loss of Y chromosome in men could be an early warning sign of cancer

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What happened

Dan Theodorescu, a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, revealed that the loss of the Y chromosome in men's body tissue could pave the way for cancer to develop.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:20:01 UTC.

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