Evolutionary genetics: what is driving male mutation?
In mammals, most new mutations occur in males. But a study of the evolution of a human X to Y chromosomal translocation has revealed a sex bias much lower than previous estimates. Patterns of substitution suggest that differential methylation between male and female germ lines is a key determinant o...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2000
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