Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

The Y Chromosome

The Y Chromosome

FromThe Why Factor


The Y Chromosome

FromThe Why Factor

ratings:
Length:
18 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Y chromosome. What makes a boy a boy? In this programme we put the Y chromosome under the microscope. We find out how it transforms a female embryo into a male one. We discover what it can tell us about the differences between men and women. We speak to a teenage boy who has not just one Y chromosome but two. And we meet the scientist who turned a female mouse male.

(Photo: X and Y chromosome on a black background. Credit: Shutterstock)
Released:
May 22, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions