The Mystery of the Disappearing Y Chromosome

The Chromosome that makes human males what they are, is apparently being phased out by evolution. The Y Chromosome, is consistently losing genetic code, researches have discovered. They surmise this chromosome will eventually disappear entirely. Not to worry though, it will take thousands of years. The Y Chromosome is carrying less and less genetic material as the years go by. By contrast, the X (female) Chromosome carries 1100 gene pairs compared to the 200 of the male Y Chromosome.

What evolution is up to is anybodies guess. Will the male disappear completely? Probably not, another chromosome will probably take its place. However, nobody really knows...

Here is the link to Science Daily about this topic.