Category: Biology

by onevoice47xxy 17/05/2020

Shifting Syndromes: Sex Chromosome Variations and Intersex Classifications

In 1942, Harry Klinefelter, along with the endocrinologists Fuller Albright and Edward Reifenstein, described what would become known as Klinefelter’sContinue Reading

by onevoice47xxy 12/05/2020

Biology genetics Intersex

Diagnosing Sex Chromatin: A Binary for Every Cell

In 1949, Canadian anatomist Murray Barr announced the discovery of a peculiar entity in the cell nucleus that was presentContinue Reading

by onevoice47xxy 05/04/2020

Biology Chromosomes Genes Intersex

Human Sex Chromosome Swapping Occurs More Often Than Previously Thought

It turns out that the rigid “line in the sand” over which the human sex chromosomes — the Y andContinue Reading

by onevoice47xxy 27/02/2020

Biology Chromosomes Genes Sex

History of The Research on Sex Determination

Since the beginning of humanity, people were fascinated by sex and intrigued by how the differences between sexes are determined.Continue Reading

by onevoice47xxy 05/02/2020

Biology blog Children Fertility genetics

Fertility Rates Among Non-Mosaic XXY; At Odds With Real Life Experience

Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is the one of the most frequent chromosomal disorder affecting 1/500–600 male newborns in the general population.Continue Reading

by onevoice47xxy 01/02/2020

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The Promises and Pitfalls of Sex Difference Research

It’s been hypothesised that XXY’s are biological females dressed in male clothing, that being so we ask you keep inContinue Reading

by onevoice47xxy 26/01/2020

Autism Biology blog Health Sex XXY

NHS in Disarray with Dispensing Hormones

Given the treatment of XXY individuals is (questionably) a sub speciality of Endocrinology it is envisaged that XXY’s regardless ofContinue Reading

by onevoice47xxy 25/01/2020

Biology Chromosomes genetics Health Sex

Chromosome Numbers During Cell Division

Confused with how chromosome numbers change in mitosis and meiosis? The Amoeba Sisters walk you through the mystery of chromosomeContinue Reading

by onevoice47xxy 25/01/2020

Biology Chromosomes genetics Video

How To Draw a Family Tree

The GEMINI project, or Genetics E learning for Medicine In Ireland aims to increase awareness of genetic conditions, genetic testingContinue Reading

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YOUth & I seeks to encourage young intersex people to share their own stories, short essays, reflections, poems, cartoons, drawings – really, anything that can be printed! We want to hear from intersex young people everywhere about their experiences, hopes, fears and dreams.

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Intersex Peer Support Australia is a peer support, information and advocacy group for people born with variations in sex characteristics and their families.

Intersex Head To Health is a digital Mental Health resource by the Australian Government connecting you with some of Australia’s most trusted Mental Health organisations. It brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.

Parents of Gender Diverse Children provides peer support to Parents and those parenting Trans and Gender Diverse children. They realise that parents who are well supported are better able to support their children.

Intersex Human Rights Australia promote human rights, health and bodily autonomy. Their goals are to help create a society where intersex bodies are not stigmatised, and where our rights as people are recognised. They build community, evidence, capacity, and education and information resources.

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The Pinnacle Foundation provides multi-year educational scholarships and mentoring support to young adults (between the ages of 17 and 26) across Australia where their sex characteristics have prevented or hindered the achievement of their career aspirations or personal development. Scholarships include a case component and support from a mentor.

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Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia We provide nationwide counselling and support for people impacted by domestic and family violence.

46 XX(y) Phenotypically there are three groups of sex-reversed 46,XX individuals. The first classical group includes phenotypically normal XX males, while the second and third groups consist of those with varying forms of genital ambiguity.

48 XXYY is a chromosomal variation that causes infertility, developmental and behavioural issues, as well as other health problems

48,XXXY often compared with 47,XXY because of shared features including tall stature and hypogonadism, 48,XXYY, 48,XXXY and 49,XXXXY are associated with additional physical findings, congenital differences, medical problems and psychological features.

Musculoskeletal Differences Among XXXXY Data was collected from an international cohort of XXXXY’s over 10 years indicating the necessity for comprehensive multidisciplinary treatment.

Diversitywise Educational Services provides curriculum, pedagogy and professional development services to early learning centres and schools.

Speech & Language Development Australia is the nation’s peak body supporting and advocating for the needs of children and young people with speech, language and related differences.

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Executive dysfunction and relation with behavioral problems .These findings suggest that executive dysfunction may be part of the phenotype of children with an extra X chromosome, impacting the ability to function adequately in everyday life.