Sex-Ratio meiotic drive shapes the evolution of the Y chromosome in Drosophila simulans.
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DOI: 10.1093/molbev/msz160
Abstract: The recent emergence and spread of X-linked segregation distorters - called "Paris" system - in the worldwide species Drosophila simulans has elicited the selection of drive-resistant Y chromosomes. Here, we investigate the evolutionary history of… read more here.
Keywords: sex ratio; meiotic drive; drosophila simulans; drive shapes ... See more keywords
The Drosophila simulans Y chromosome interacts with the autosomes to influence male fitness
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DOI: 10.1111/jeb.13141
Abstract: The Y chromosome should degenerate because it cannot recombine. However, male‐limited transmission increases selection efficiency for male‐benefit alleles on the Y, and therefore, Y chromosomes should contribute significantly to variation in male fitness. This means… read more here.
Keywords: drosophila simulans; male fitness; fitness; simulans chromosome ... See more keywords
Somatic Mobilization: High Somatic Insertion Rate of mariner Transposable Element in Drosophila simulans
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13050454
Abstract: Simple Summary Transposable elements are capable of promoting somatic mobilization, and this may potentially have biological consequences. However, the rate of somatic mobilization is poorly known. The mariner element causes somatic mobilization in Drosophila simulans.… read more here.
Keywords: rate; insertion; somatic mobilization; mariner ... See more keywords