Evolutionary dynamics of the human pseudoautosomal regions.

Recombination between the X and Y human sex chromosomes is limited to the two pseudoautosomal regions (PARs) that present quite distinct evolutionary origins. Despite the crucial importance for male meiosis, genetic diversity patterns and evolutionary dynamics of these regions are poorly understood....

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Main Authors: Bruno Monteiro, Miguel Arenas, Maria João Prata, António Amorim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-04-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1009532