The gene <it>transformer-2 </it>of <it>Anastrepha </it>fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) and its evolution in insects

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the tephritids <it>Ceratitis</it>, <it>Bactrocera </it>and <it>Anastrepha</it>, the gene <it>transformer </it>provides the memory device for sex determination via its auto-regulation...

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Main Authors: Selivon Denise, Perondini André LP, Eirín-López José M, Ruiz María F, Sarno Francesca, Sánchez Lucas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/10/140