Chimp and Human Y Chromosomes Evolving Faster Than Expected

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Whitehead Institute - Chimp and human Y chromosomes evolving faster than expected

While my wife disagrees, I have suspected this for quite some time. :-) Contrary to some expectations that the Y chromosome has been withering away, it is a hot bed of change and I daresay evolution.

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