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Men lose their Y chromosome with age, and it could be dangerous
As men get older, their cells begin losing the Y chromosome, a component of DNA that is responsible for turning fetuses into makes and male futility. With this normal loss comes an increased cancer risk, according to a new study.
As Prescribed: Pharmacogenomic testing and the future of medicine
UCSF is one of a handful of institutions in the U.S. that can tailor medications based on patient genetics. Alice Wertz of KCBS Radio’s “As Prescribed” talked to Bani Tamraz, program lead of the new Pharmacogenomics Program, to learn more.
Bay Area doctor still working to open a floating abortion clinic in international waters
Saturday will mark one year since the Supreme Court overturned the landmark case Roe v. Wade, removing federal abortion protections and returning the decision to the states on whether to allow abortions.
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