Dr John Peet investigates claims that the Y chromosome is degenerating
I was recently asked an alarming question.
‘Is it true that the Y chromosome of men is degenerating to such an extent that they will eventually become extinct or, at least, unnecessary?’ The question resulted from claims by some researchers reported in the press. This is another example of a problem that often annoys scientists: the press reports an apparently outstanding new discovery but goes silent when the establishment shows that the claim is unwarranted. So, what is this about?
