Vanishing Y Chromosome in Males Casts Uncertainty About Future of Men

Vanishing Y Chromosome in Males Casts Uncertainty About Future of Men

The Y Chromosome in male humans is gradually degenerating, which may mean the end of the human race. Credit: Flickr / Sekgei Public Domain The Y chromosome, which contains the male-determining gene in humans and other mammals, is degenerating in the human species and may cease to exist after a few million years. This would lead to extinction unless humans evolve a new sex gene. How the Y chromosome, the “Male Gene,” works Female humans, along wi…