Human sperm gene is 600 million years old, scientists discover
Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 18:21
in Biology & Nature
There is one sex-specific gene so vital, its function has remained unaltered throughout evolution and is found in almost all animals, according to new research. The gene, called Boule, is responsible for sperm production and appears to be the only gene exclusively required for sperm production from an insect to a mammal. All animal sperm production likely comes from a common prototype.