Zunnash KhanLive Science ContributorZunnash Khan is a mechatronics engineer and a science journalist from Pakistan. She has written for Science, The Scientist and Brainfacts.org, among other outlets. Latest articles by Zunnash Khan Gene on the X chromosome may help explain high multiple sclerosis rates in women By Zunnash Khan published 29 October 25 A gene on the X chromosome revs up inflammation in the female brain, which may explain why rates of multiple sclerosis are higher in women than in men, scientists suggest. Genetics Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Humanoid robots could lift 4,000 times their own weight thanks to breakthrough 'artificial muscle'2Exceptionally rare iron saber, arrowheads and jewelry discovered in seventh-century warrior's tomb in Hungary322 of Earth's 34 'vital signs' are flashing red, new climate report reveals — but there's still time to act4First-ever 'mummified' and hoofed dinosaur discovered in Wyoming badlands5Capture the Leonids meteor shower with our favorite astro camera — now under $2,000
Gene on the X chromosome may help explain high multiple sclerosis rates in women By Zunnash Khan published 29 October 25 A gene on the X chromosome revs up inflammation in the female brain, which may explain why rates of multiple sclerosis are higher in women than in men, scientists suggest.
