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The male Y chromosome is slowly fading, and could disappear completely

The end of men? Experts reveal how the male sex chromosome could one day disappear completely.


Since the dawn of humanity, men have played a vital role in determining the sex of their offspring.

The Y chromosome, carried by roughly half of a man’s sperm, dictates whether a child will be male or female.

If the Y chromosome is present, a child will develop into a boy, whereas a lack of this strand of DNA will result in a girl.

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