Gene expression phylogenies and ancestral transcriptome reconstruction resolves major transitions in the origins of pregnancy
Structural and physiological changes in the female reproductive system underlie the origins of pregnancy in multiple vertebrate lineages. In mammals, the glandular portion of the lower reproductive tract has transformed into a structure specialized for supporting fetal development. These specializat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2022-06-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/74297 |