The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) region plays a crucial role in immune function; therefore, any genetic or epigenetic polymorphisms within the MHC locus may result in various diseases, as ...

Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes are known to mediate sexual selection both at the individual and gamete level. Previous studies have shown that perceived body odour attractiveness is ...

The chicken major histocompatibility complex (MHC) represents a compact and evolutionarily distinct genomic region that plays a critical role in orchestrating adaptive immunity. Characterised by a ...

LONDON (Reuters) - When it comes to choosing a mate, opposites really do attract, according to a Brazilian study that found people are subconsciously more likely to choose a partner whose genetic make ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered a gene on the Y chromosome that is upregulated in KRAS-mutated colorectal cancer (CRC), increasing tumor cell ...

The adaptive immune system is an antigen-specific structure that discriminates non-self molecules through the recognition of peptide antigens using receptor interactions between T-cells and ...