Y chromosome

Male Population To Go Extinct In Future? New Study Reveals Shocking Trends Of Y Chromosome Disappearance

A recent study shows that Men are slowly losing their Y chromosome, but a new sex gene discovery in spiny rats has brought hope for humanity. Does this mean the end of males, or will evolution find a surprising solution?

Aug 27, 2024, 19:26 PM IST

Loss of Y chromosomes ups Alzheimer's risk in men

LOY is the most common genetic mutation acquired during a man's lifetime.

May 24, 2016, 13:50 PM IST

Y chromosome, the missing link between us, Neanderthal

To this day, individuals of European and Asian heritage retain Neanderthal DNA in their genomes and now, a new study suggests that we did not inherit male genes from them.

Apr 08, 2016, 16:05 PM IST