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Adam's curse : a future without men / Bryan Sykes

by Bryan Sykes

This study examines the Y chromosome's role in male biology and evolution, exploring scientific evidence regarding potential male extinction. It analyses the genetics of sexual reproduction and discusses the historical and future implications of chromosomal decay.

Accession 20284 ISBN 0393058964 Publisher W. W. Norton & Co.
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