This Week in Evolution

TWiEVO 35: Strawberry sex chromosomes forever


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Nels and Vincent reveal that female-specific DNA associated with sex in strawberries has repeatedly changed its genomic location, possibly linking new genes with sex.

Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello

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  • Jumping sex genes in strawberries (PLoS Biol)
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