Chromosome 11, although average in size, is one of the most gene- and disease-rich chromosomes in the human genome. Initial gene annotation indicates an average gene density of 11.6 genes per ...

This analysis led to the identification of 11 new genes. Worldwide ... Blood-Pressure-Related Loci," American Journal of Human Genetics, published online Feb. 20, 2014.

"This significant gene loss over the centuries has led scientists to predict that the Y chromosome might vanish entirely in about 11 million years," said Earth.com. From our morning news briefing ...