Genetics. Functionally degenerate--Y not so?

Genetics. Functionally degenerate--Y not so?

The Y chromosome of the common fruit fly has few functional genes but regulates the expression of hundreds of autosomal and X-linked genes.

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Veröffentlicht in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2008-01, Vol.319 (5859), p.42-43
Hauptverfasser: Rice, William R, Friberg, Urban
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Biological Evolution
Drosophila melanogaster - genetics
Female
Gene Expression Regulation
Gene Silencing
Genes, Insect
Male
Mutation
Selection, Genetic
Y Chromosome - genetics
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Zusammenfassung:The Y chromosome of the common fruit fly has few functional genes but regulates the expression of hundreds of autosomal and X-linked genes.
ISSN:1095-9203
0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.1153482