Reproduction: Sperm with Two X Chromosomes and Eggs with None

Yongquan Shen; Ronald E. Ellis

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2017.12.026

Reproduction: Sperm with Two X Chromosomes and Eggs with None

Yongquan Shen, Ronald E. Ellis

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A new study shows that the nematode Auanema rhodensis manipulates X chromosome segregation in surprising ways that depend on both the sex of the parent and the type of gamete. The result is a complex mating system that produces unusual sex ratios and inheritance patterns. A new study shows that the nematode Auanema rhodensis manipulates X chromosome segregation in surprising ways that depend on both the sex of the parent and the type of gamete. The result is a complex mating system that produces unusual sex ratios and inheritance patterns.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	R121-R124
Journal	Current Biology
Volume	28
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2017.12.026
State	Published - Feb 5 2018

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General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

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