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The sex chromosome that only males carry is deteriorating and could disappear within a few million years.
This rapid evolution of the Y chromosome has led to a dramatic loss of its genes at a rate that could eventually lead to its disappearance.
Male sex chromosome on way to extinction
Seeded on Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:14 AM EDT
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old article, saying not to fear, unless you are a chimp.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4827700
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#2 - Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:03 AM EDTThanks FarmerFrog,
old article,
Yes it is but here to remind again. I agree with your assertion not to fear, But extinction may be a possibility
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I normally don't speak about it, but I've no intention to reproduce for a million years.
#3 - Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:08 PM EDTAsexual reprodution in the horizon [ of million years ? ]. So, evolution goes around to complete the circle ? Looking at the chaotic world now, might as well having a new species who know nothing about war and peace.
#4 - Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:15 PM EDTIf males become extinct, then females cannot be far behind. Nature is designed to reproduce itself. A relationship exists between the two sexes. Can one exist without the other? A sterile world seems unimaginable.
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#5 - Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:48 PM EDTThere are some species capable of reproducing asexually. And you the genetic development. The survived females will be more intelligent ( presently I admit they are not less) to adopt the asexual reproduction. Not an all impossible an idea I hope.
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