Dynamic sex chromosome expression in Drosophila male germ cells
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-20897-y
Abstract: Given their copy number differences and unique modes of inheritance, the evolved gene content and expression of sex chromosomes is unusual. In many organisms the X and Y chromosomes are inactivated in spermatocytes, possibly as… read more here.
Keywords: sex chromosome; dynamic sex; expression; chromosome expression ... See more keywords
Sexual selection maintains a female-specific character in a species with dynamic sex roles
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DOI: 10.1093/beheco/arab005
Abstract: The effects of sexual selection are more conspicuous among male animals, and, as a result, the majority of sexual selection research focuses on males. However, burgeoning evidence suggests that sexual selection also acts on females,… read more here.
Keywords: dynamic sex; sexual selection; sex roles; selection ... See more keywords