Tuesday, May 26, 2009

The Y-Chromosome Extinction

The Y chromosome, which differentiates a boy from a girl, is set for extinction within the next 5 million years, as per a renowned scientist who did a lot of research on the human chromosomes. Now, the interesting question is what will happen then. Does it mean that the human species timeline is over? No, the scientist says; as per her recent observations, there is a possibility that a new human species will develop in the future, which will extend the timeline of human species further.

If you look from Gay Rights movement angle, the Y chromosome extinction factor has more relevancies nowadays. After 5 million years, if the world is devoid of Y chromosome, then there will be no males. This situation resembles like a Spielberg's Hollywood movie in its wildest imagination. Nevertheless, if this becomes true and a new human species evolve during the next 5 million years that does not have a Y chromosome but with some other chromosome or whatever, the whole world goes for a change spin. This kind of change in the chromosomes will have impact on our genes and genetic disorders. Moreover, there are chances that a new set of health-related problems, which require new medical solutions, come into picture. This is so crazy to think about such kind of stuff so ear ly!

In summary, this is an interesting finding, which has deep repercussions in terms of both genes and human race. Meanwhile, if you are male, guess what happens to your precious lineage after the next 5 million years!

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