Will it finally get some respect? “Scientists are close to deciphering the makeup of the Y

chromosome, that essential core of maleness that’s saddled

with a bad reputation, a weird past and an uncertain future.

It’s true, guys: Millions of years from now, your descendants

might not have a Y chromosome at all.” The Y chromosome is unique for how few genes it has and how specialized their function is: mostly all related to becoming male.