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One in 500 men carry extra sex chromosome, putting them at higher risk of several common diseases

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Around one in 500 men could be carrying an extra X or Y chromosome — most of them unaware — putting them at increased risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis and thrombosis, say researchers.

Source: ScienceDaily.com